Freedoms of religion and expression at risk, UN experts warn

The historic consensus on freedoms of religion and expression are at risk, United Nations human rights experts have warned. In a powerful statement, the experts reference nations restricting free speech as a means of addressing hate speech, stressing that “any limitation of speech must remain an exception and strictly follow international human rights standards”. “This... Read More

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February 5, 2021

Disability is not a reason to legalise assisted suicide, say UN human rights experts

Disability is not a reason to legalise assisted suicide, human rights experts have stressed in a powerful statement issued by the United Nations (UN). The experts have condemned the growing trend to legalise assisted suicide based on individuals “having a disability or disabling conditions, including in old age”. “We all accept that it could never be... Read More

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December 7, 2020

Nations must work together to address pandemic’s challenges, cardinal says

The world must respond to the Covid-19 pandemic with greater attention to the poor and vulnerable and with increased co-operation for fairly distributing ethical vaccines, the Vatican’s secretary of state told the UN General Assembly. “The challenges of this crisis must be met with a spirit of co-responsibility and with the contribution of everyone,” Cardinal Pietro Parolin said in a... Read More

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November 24, 2020

Elderly Indian Jesuit says training, work help him cope in jail

An elderly Jesuit priest struggling in an Indian jail with ill health says he still finds happiness in listening to the stories of other inmates and credits his congregation for the training that helps him cope with his situation. Father Stan Swamy, 84, has been in Taloja Central Jail in Mumbai since 9th October following... Read More

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October 12, 2020

New UN nuncio addresses economic inequities made worse by Covid-19

In a recent address to the United Nations’ Economic and Financial Committee, Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, the Vatican’s newly appointed nuncio, took note of the many economic inequities made worse by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “From states to families and individuals, almost no-one has escaped the economic hardship due to the consequences of the virus and these... Read More

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September 29, 2020

Pandemic death toll is ‘mind-numbing’, says UN chief

The loss of one million people to coronavirus is an “agonising milestone” that has been made worse by the “savageness of this disease”, United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres said. In a statement released after the global death toll from the pandemic crossed one million, Mr Guterres called it a “mind-numbing figure”. “They were fathers and... Read More

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September 28, 2020

Pope to UN: Respect for each human life is essential for peace and equality

Pope Francis asked members of the United Nations how they think they can respond to the Covid-19 pandemic and build a more peaceful, more just world when many of their countries spend billions on military weapons and when their treatment of the unborn, of refugees and of women shows so little respect for human life.... Read More

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September 23, 2020

UN must recommit to serving the common good, Cardinal Parolin says

Marking the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, Cardinal Pietro Parolin called on the United Nations to renew its commitment to the ideals upon which it was founded. Cardinal Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, said that while the United Nations has worked for decades to alleviate poverty, promote peace and champion human rights, “there... Read More

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July 7, 2020

Pope backs UN resolution calling for global cease-fire

Pope Francis praised the United Nations’ adoption of a global cease-fire resolution amid the coronavirus pandemic that has swept the world. “The request for a global and immediate cease-fire, which would allow that peace and security necessary to provide the needed humanitarian assistance, is commendable,” the pope said on 5th July, after praying the Angelus... Read More

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