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October 15, 2020

Vatican gathers ambassadors to hear what is happening in Syria

Motorists are pictured in a file photo riding a motorcycle past ruins of buildings destroyed during fighting in Kobani, Syria. Ambassadors to the Vatican from around the world were called together Oct. 15, 2020, to hear from Cardinal Mario Zenari, apostolic nuncio to Syria, about the humanitarian disaster there.

VATICAN CITY - As the world's attention is focused on the COVID-19 pandemic and its dire economic consequences, the Vatican urged nations not to forget the people of Syria, who are still living in a situation of violence and extreme need.

Published in International
January 9, 2020

Amid threats of war, world must stay hopeful, Pope Francis tells diplomats

Pope Francis speaks with Iran's ambassador to the Holy See, Seyed Taha Hashemi, during an audience for the traditional exchange of new year's greetings in the Sala Regia at the Vatican Jan. 9, 2020.

VATICAN CITY -- Hope is the virtue needed to approach the coming year, especially when the looming threat of war surrounds a humanity scarred by violence, Pope Francis said.

Published in Faith
December 19, 2019

New diplomats to Vatican meet with Pope Francis

Pope Francis meets in the apostolic palace Dec. 19, 2019, with six new ambassadors to the Vatican who were presenting their letters of credential to the pope. The new ambassadors represented Kenya, Niger, Mali, Latvia, Andorra and Seychelles.

VATICAN CITY -- Peace requires setting aside indifference and fear so that a feeling of mutual respect may grow and flourish, Pope Francis told diplomats.

Published in Vatican
January 9, 2017

Pope to diplomats: peace must be more than a theory in politics

Pope Francis makes his speech during an audience with the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy See for the traditional exchange of new year's greetings at the Vatican Jan. 9.

VATICAN CITY – nice theory, but must be actively pursued with concrete policies aimed at promoting the common good and the dignity of the human person.

Published in Vatican
May 19, 2016

Do not give in to fear in helping migrants, Pope tells diplomats

Syrian children stand at a fence April 23 at a refugee camp near Gaziantep, Turkey. Pope Francis told diplomats to the Holy See to not fear helping migrants who are in need.

VATICAN CITY – While the international community should continue working for peace in war-torn countries, it also must work to help migrants escaping violence and persecution as well as those caring for them, Pope Francis said. 

Published in International