Although the Holy See is not a member state of the United Nations, since 1964 it has had a Permanent Observer Mission to the United Nations in New York.
In 2004 the UN General Assembly passed a resolution by acclamation strengthening the mission’s status. The Holy See now enjoys, among other things, the right to [...]
Archive for April 10th, 2008
The Relationship Between the Holy See and the United Nations
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Past Papal Visits to the United Nations
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On April 18, Pope Benedict XVI will address the General Assembly of the United Nations. It will be the fourth time a Pope has addressed the General Assembly.
On October 4, 1965, Paul VI became the first Pope to address the United Nations. He called the organization “a bridge between peoples” and called for [...]
Venue Profile: Saint Joseph’s Church, Yorkville
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On April 18, Pope Benedict XVI will meet with leaders of various Christian denominations at an ecumenical gathering at Saint Joseph’s Church in the Yorkville neighborhood of New York.
This parish was established in 1873 to meet the spiritual needs of the growing number of German immigrants who had settled in the area. The parish [...]
Participant Profile: Saman Hussain
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At the April 17 meeting between Pope Benedict XVI and representatives of other religions, five young adults will present the Holy Father with symbols of peace from their faith traditions.
Saman Hussain will present a gift on behalf of the Muslim community. Born in Pakistan, Ms. Hussain graduated in 2007 from the University [...]
