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Christ, help us to build bridges with dialogue, with encounter, uniting us all so as to be one people always in peace.

- Pope Leo XIV

I hope that the UN will ever remain the supreme forum of peace & justice, the authentic seat of freedom of peoples & individuals in their longing for a better future.

- Pope Saint John Paul II

Welcome to the Permanent Mission of the Holy See Geneva

The Permanent Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations Office and Specialized Agencies in Geneva was established by Pope Paul VI on February 1st 1967.
In these fora, the Holy See Mission communicates the centuries’ experience of the Catholic Church to humanity, and places this experience at the disposal of the United Nations and other Specialized Agencies to assist them in their realization of peace, justice, human dignity and humanitarian cooperation and assistance.

Latest Statements

The Permanent Mission of the Holy See regularly delivers statements and interventions at the various fora of the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva.
  • 17.12.2025
    • UNHCR

Global Refugee Forum Progress Review

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  • 10.12.2025
    • Migration

116th Session of the Council of the International Organization for Migration (IOM)

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  • 28.11.2025
    • UNCTAD

UNCTAD – 72nd Trade and Development Board Item 2 – General Debate

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Latest News

All the latest news from the Permanent Mission of the Holy See Geneva, including relevant updates from the Vatican.
  • 12.12.2025
    • Pope Leo XIV

Pope at Mass of Our Lady of Guadalupe: Mary brings joy where human joy is lacking

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in St Peter’s Basilica for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, who awakens “in the inhabitants of America the joy of knowing they are loved by God.”
  • 02.12.2025
    • Pope Leo XIV

Pope urges Lebanese Christians to seek fraternity and peace

Concluding Mass at Beirut Waterfront, Pope Leo XIV appeals for peace in Lebanon and the Middle East, and urges the Lebanese faithful to be courageous in the face of instability and suffering.
  • 17.11.2025
    • Pope Leo XIV

Pope to nunciature staff: Bring hope where the world lacks peace

In Rome, Pope Leo meets with Vatican diplomatic staff serving worldwide, urging them to be "pilgrims of hope, especially where people lack justice and peace."