What did Pope Francis tell the United Nations?

In 2015, His Holiness Pope Francis paid an historic visit to the United Nations.

• Categories: News & Features / Features / Stories from the UN Archive
• Video Length: 00:02:10
• Production Date: 22 December 2023
• Asset Language: English
• Personal Subject: POPE FRANCIS
• Corporate Name: GENERAL ASSEMBLY
• Subject Topical: UNITED NATIONS PERSONNEL; PEACE; HISTORY; AUDIOVISUAL ARCHIVES; RELIGION
• Geographic Subject: VATICAN CITY
• MAMS Id: 3162277
• Parent Id: 3162277
• Alternate Title: UNV_3162277

Description

In 2015, His Holiness Pope Francis paid an historic visit to the United Nations, calling the world body, “necessary,” saying it could be improved, and maintaining that it can also “be the pledge of a secure and happy future for future generations.” 

Pope Francis also offered a blessing to United Nations staff, asking in turn for their prayers. 

Utilizing material from the UN Audiovisual Library, this production provides a front-row view of the papal visit.