1965: First Reigning Pope to Address the United Nations

His Holiness Pope Paul VI visited the United Nations on 4 October 1965, marking the first time a reigning Pope came to its Headquarters in New York.

• Categories: News & Features / Features / Stories from the UN Archive
• Video Length: 00:02:04
• Production Date: 25 May 2025
• Asset Language: English
• Personal Subject: POPE PAUL VI
• Corporate Name: GENERAL ASSEMBLY
• Subject Topical: PEACE; DISARMAMENT; COOPERATION; HISTORY; AUDIOVISUAL ARCHIVES
• MAMS Id: 3419742
• Parent Id: 3419742

Description

His Holiness Pope Paul VI visited the United Nations on 4 October 1965, marking the first time a reigning Pope came to its Headquarters in New York. Addressing the General Assembly, he advocated for peace, disarmament, and global cooperation, declaring, "No more war; war never again!" 

Utilizing footage from the UN Audiovisual Library, this production showcases the historic visit and milestone speech.