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Archbishop Martino

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2003-02-19
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2003-02-19
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  1. “That call should not be ignored. The Holy See encourages the parties concerned to keep open the dialogue that could bring about solutions in preventing a possible war, and urges the international community to assume its responsibility in dealing with any failings by Iraq. Before I conclude my statement, allow me to echo, in this Chamber of peace, the hope-inspiring words of John Paul II's special envoy to Iraq: "Peace is still possible in Iraq and for Iraq. The smallest step over the next few days is worth a great leap towards peace".”

    2003-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709Resumption1 (2003) · source

  2. “The Holy See is therefore of the view that it is also the proper path to an agreed and honourable resolution of the problem, which, in turn, could provide the basis for a real and lasting peace. War is never just another means that one can choose to employ for settling differences between nations. As the Charter of the United Nations and international law itself remind us, war cannot be decided upon, even when it is a matter of ensuring the common good, except as the very last option, in accordance with very strict conditions and without ignoring the consequences for the civilian population both during and after military operations. On the issue of Iraq, the vast majority of the international community is calling for a diplomatic resolution of the dispute and for exploring all avenues towards a peaceful settlement.”

    2003-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709Resumption1 (2003) · source

  3. “Moreover, in View of the devastating aftermath of a possible military intervention, the special envoy of the Pope made an appeal to the conscience of all those who have a role to play in determining the future of the crisis in the coming days because, in the end, it is conscience that will have the last word, as it is stronger than all strategies, all ideologies and all religions. The Holy See is convinced that even though the process of inspections appears somewhat slow, it remains an effective path that could lead to the building of a consensus, which, if widely shared by nations, would make it almost impossible for any Government to act otherwise without risking international isolation.”

    2003-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709Resumption1 (2003) · source

  4. “The Holy See is closely following developments on the ground and expresses its support for the efforts of the international community to resolve the crisis within the sphere of international legality. For this purpose and with this mind, His Holiness Pope John Paul II recently sent to Baghdad a special envoy, who met with President Saddam Hussain and delivered a message from the Pope stressing, inter alia, the need for concrete commitments in faithful adherence to the relevant resolutions of the United Nations. A similar message has also been conveyed to Mr. Tariq Aziz, the Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister, who visited the Pope on 14 February.”

    2003-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709Resumption1 (2003) · source

  5. “In this regard, the Holy See realizes that the international community is rightly worried and that it is addressing a just and urgent cause: the disarmament of arsenals of mass destruction - a threat surfacing not just in a single region but, unfortunately in other parts of our world. The Holy See is convinced that we must make efforts to draw strength from the wealth of peaceful tools provided by international law; to resort to force would not be just. To the grave consequences for a civilian population that has already been tested long enough are being added the dark prospect of tension and conflict between peoples and cultures and the regrettable reintroduction of war as a way to resolve untenable situations.”

    2003-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709Resumption1 (2003) · source

  6. “Thank you, Mr. President, for giving me this opportunity to express the Holy See's deep concern about the Iraqi issue in the Security Council Chamber, where issues related to international peace and security are debated in order to save the world from the scourge of war. I am pleased to recall on this occasion the successful meeting of Secretary-General Kofi Annan with His Holiness Pope John Paul II yesterday evening at the Vatican. Since the very beginning, the Holy See has always recognized the international community's irreplaceable role in resolving the issue of Iraq's compliance with the provisions of United Nations resolutions.”

    2003-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4709Resumption1 (2003) · source