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Archbishop Gabriele Caccia

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2021-04-08

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2021-04-08

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1. “Upon all I cordially invoke God’s blessings of wisdom, strength and peace.” Furthermore, last Sunday, on the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, which coincided with Easter Sunday, Pope Francis, during his special Message to the City and to the world said: “Today, April 4, marks the International Awareness Day against anti- personnel landmines, insidious and horrible devices that kill or maim many innocent people each year and prevent humanity from “walking together on the paths of life without fearing the threat of destruction and death!” How much better our world would be without these instruments of death!” It is the hope of the Holy See that today’s timely debate will make a positive contribution towards freeing our world from such instruments of death.S/2021/346”

   2021-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/346 (2021) · source

2. ““It is my hope that this yearly observance will lead to a greater awareness of the devastating long-term effects of landmines and other antipersonnel weapons on innocent civilians and entire communities. I urge leaders of nations and other international organizations to cooperate in taking the necessary decisions that will lead to a world free of these destructive devices, so that all persons, especially the most vulnerable, can live in peace, security and stability, in service to the good of all and care for our common home. “I likewise express my gratitude to the United Nations personnel and to all engaged in the dangerous work of mine-clearing and in assisting those who have experienced injury and the death of loved ones from landmines.”

   2021-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/346 (2021) · source

3. “The Holy See congratulates you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of April and is pleased with the chosen topic for today’s open debate: “Mine action and sustaining peace — stronger partnership for better delivery”. In a letter from the Vatican dated 24 March and addressed to the Secretary- General of the United Nations, Mr. António Guterres, His Holiness Pope Francis wrote the following: “On the occasion of the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, to be held this year on 4 April 2021, I offer prayerful good wishes for this important initiative of the United Nations Organization.”

   2021-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/346 (2021) · source