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Pope Francis' Second Anniversary as Pontiff: His Transformation of the Church   Opening Remarks of Archbishop Bernardito Auza Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations at the Conference  “Pope Francis’ Second Anniversary as Pontiff:  His Transformation of the Church” American Bible Society, New York, 19 March 2015

Defending Human Dignity in Reproductive Health   Remarks of H.E. Archbishop Bernardito Auza Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations At the Conference on “Defending Human Dignity in Reproductive Health: Exposing the Dangers of Assisted Reproductive Technologies and Highlighting Successful Infertility Treatment Using the Billings Ovulation Method” United Nations Dag Hammarskjöld Library Auditorium New York, March 19, 2015

Women Promoting Human Dignity   Remarks of H.E. Archbishop Bernardito Auza Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations At the Conference on “Women Promoting Human Dignity” Economic and Social Council Chamber, United Nations New York, March 18, 2015

The Family As Agent for Women's Equality and Human Rights   Remarks of H.E. Archbishop Bernardito Auza Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations at a Panel discussion: The Family As Agent for Women's Equality and Human Rights: Fulfilling the Promises of Beijing Defending Human Dignity in Reproductive Health United Nations, New York, March 13, 2015

Statement of H.E. Archbishop Bernardito Auza   Statement of H.E. Archbishop Bernardito Auza Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations 59th Session of the Commission on Status of Women New York, 13 March 2015

Young and Courageous, Because Life Can’t Wait: Lila Rose in Person   Remarks of H.E. Archbishop Bernardito Anza Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations at a C0nference-Rally: Young and Courageous, Because Life Can’t Wait: Lila Rose in Person United Nations, New York, March 12, 2015

Remarks: “Responding to the Needs of the Young and those living in Poverty: A Salesian Multi-dimensional Response”   Remarks of H.E. Archbishop Bernardito Auza Apostolic Nuncio, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, at the special event “Responding to the Needs of the Young and those living in Poverty:  A Salesian Multi-dimensional Response”

Rethinking and strengthening social development in the contemporary world   Statement by H.E. Archbishop Bernardito Auza Apostolic Nuncio and Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the UN Economic and Social Council  53rd Session of the Commission for Social Development Agenda Item 3 (a):  Rethinking and strengthening social development in the contemporary world New York, 10 February 2015

Means of Implementation for a Transformative Post-2015 Development Agenda   Statement by H.E. Archbishop Bernardito Auza Apostolic Nuncio, Permanent Observer of the Holy See 69th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Means of Implementation for a Transformative Post-2015 Development Agenda New York, February 9, 2015

World Interfaith Harmony: Multi-religious Partnership for Sustainable Development   Intervention of H.E. Archbishop Bernardito Auza Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations at the Special Event of the General Assembly entitled  “World Interfaith Harmony: Multi-religious Partnership for Sustainable Development” New York, February 6, 2015

Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict   Intervention of the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the UN at the Security Council Open Debate on Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict: Protection challenges and needs faced by women and girls in armed conflict and post-conflict settings New York, 30 January 2015

The Pope recognizes the miracle needed to canonize the parents of St. Th...

"I never had the opportunity to get right with God"

People lined up to confess during the penitential celebration on Friday in St. Peter's Basilica. Dozens stood by confessionals, waiting to receive the sacrament of reconciliation.

Helping Christians in one of Christianity's most historically rich nations

JEAN VANIER Templeton Prize awarded to advocate for the intellectually disabled

Why Pope Francis has convened an Extraordinary Holy Year dedicated to Mercy

Pope calls Jubilee of Mercy to “comfort every man and woman of our time”

Pope to Korean bishops in Rome: Say no to easy Catholicism

: Jubilee of Mercy Announcement from Pope Francis

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Pope: Ignoring the elderly is not only ugly...it is also a sin

Pope Francis started of his weekly general audience on the popemobile, blessing crowds and making his way along St. Peter's Square, surrounded by cameras. In his weekly catechesis he reflected on the need to respect and care for the elderly. Despite their physical limits, he said, they should not be forgotten or set aside. 

Pope's Weekly General Audience: Respect the elderly. Learn from them, ca...

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In his weekly general audience, Pope Francis reflected on the need to respect the elderly. In a culture that's fixated on youth, efficiency and productivity, the Pope said older generations should not be forgotten or set aside. Quoting the Bible, the Pope said, the elderly are not a burden, but rather a 'storehouse of wisdom.'