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Tag: Vatican
“People are not a liability”
These were some of the words of Archbishop Francis Chullikatt, the Vatican’s permanent observer to the United Nations, at the 44th Session of the Commission on Population and Development. He spoke on the topic “Fertility, Reproductive Health and Development.” While supportive of the UN’s goal of promoting human dignity, Archbishop Chullikatt offered criticisms of how the UN […]
“Environmental Pope” on the Way to Sainthood
Pope John Paul II spoke so often about the environment, and also engaged himself personally as a canoer and skier, that he was considered by some as the environmental Pope. Yesterday was his celebrated Beatification, setting him close to the path of sainthood. With John Paul II, the Catholic approach to the environment which he began […]
Are you a blogger? The Vatican would like to see your site!
This is from Rome Reports. For Catholic bloggers, this is a call for action. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk33-w55hVc&w=480&h=390]
Holy See Observer on Redefining Gender
I have mentioned before the 55th session of UNESCO’s Commission on the Status of Women which is ongoing, and the Vatican’s participation. Recently there has been a stronger statement by Archbishop Francis Chullikatt, permanent observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, on the ideological attempt to redefine gender. Before denouncing the ideological move, the Archbishop cites […]
Vatican on Food and Sustainable Development
Recent the Holy See has sent messages through their delegations to the UN on both issues. On the issue of Food Security Archbishop Tomasi emphasized the importance of agriculture. Also he spoke of the right to food being derived directly from the right to life… not mentioned explicitly, but a reminder that a culture that […]
The Holy See on Women
“Education Is a Key to the Authentic Advancement of Women in the World” This was the key message of the Holy See delegation of the Economic and Social Council’s 55th session of the Commission on the Status of Women. Other highlights mentioned the need to: respect education based on human dignity and respect of religious […]
Vatican WikiLeaks concerns ‘Green Pope’
CNA has a fresh article on the first Vatican WikiLeaks cable. It reveals the perception of the relevance of the environment with regard to the Pope’s magisterium. It made for some diplomatic ‘strategizing’ and highlights the importance of the environment within the Church and for the world. As a comment, it seems interesting to me […]
Cancun not so fun…
The Cancun world climate summit happening right now seems to be falling apart in many ways. Grist magazine comes out saying that “Cancun climate talks hit bump thanks to Japan and Brazil” and the quotes Lula (yes, in Brazil even president’s are called by their nicknames) “No big leader is going, only environment ministers at […]