Leaders of an interfaith coalition of human rights advocacy organizations brought a portion of the Gaza Children’s Shroud to the U.N.
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Hate Speech Violates Command To Love One’s Neighbor, Says Vatican’s UN Diplomat
Hate speech “contradicts the commandment to love one’s neighbor,” said the Vatican’s top diplomat to the United Nations.
Apostolic Nuncio to UAE and Yemen Named Holy See’s New Permanent Observer to UN
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Christophe-Zakhia el-Kassis, apostolic nuncio to the United Arab Emirates and Yemen, as the Holy See’s new permanent observer to the United Nations in New York.
Daughters of Charity Depart Diocese of Brooklyn After Nearly Two Centuries of Service
After more than two centuries serving Brooklyn, the Daughters of Charity will soon leave the diocese to serve in other parts of the United States, leaders of the order recently announced.
Poverty, Violence Still ‘Persistent Issues’ Affecting Women, Girls, Top Vatican Diplomat Tells UN
On Sept. 22, Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher delivered an address at the United Nations’ New York headquarters during the U.N.’s high-level meeting marking the 30th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women.
At UN, Trump Says He Wants Gaza Ceasefire, Criticizes Member Nations’ Immigration Policy
President Donald Trump on Sept. 23 addressed the U.N. General Assembly amid the backdrop of conflict in Gaza and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as world leaders still question the extent to which the U.S. will be involved in global affairs as the Trump administration implements its “America First” foreign policy.
Missionaries Teach Women in Developing Lands Work Skills to Better Their Lives
International Women’s Day, celebrated March 8 and honoring the achievements of women, is a national holiday in many countries.
Pope Appeals for Unimpeded Aid into Gaza, Release of All Hostages
Pope Francis again called for the release of hostages taken from Israel by Hamas militants and for allowing humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Hundreds Killed in Gaza Hospital Rocket Strike as Both Sides Deny Responsibility
While Christian faithful across the globe prayed and fasted for peace in the Holy Land, a rocket struck the Christian hospital in Gaza City where hundreds of people were being treated, but also where hundreds were taking shelter. U.S. President Joe Biden is on his way to Israel to make a quick visit Oct. 18.
Pakistani Catholics, Christians Protest at U.N. Headquarters Over Violence in Pakistan
Hundreds of Catholic and Christian Pakistani Americans and Pakistanis called for an end to anti-Catholic and anti-Christian violence in Pakistan at a protest held in Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza across First Avenue from United Nations headquarters in Manhattan Aug. 24.