Attacks on religious minorities are human-rights violations, Vatican envoy tells UN meeting

November 18, 2014

Attacks against religious minorities should be recognized as violations of fundamental human rights, the Vatican’s representative told a UN-sponsored meeting.

Archbishop Bernardito Auza reminded the UN audience of the call by Pope Francis for a “vast mobilization of consciences on the plight of persecuted Christians and of all religious minorities, who are denied their fundamental human rights for religious reasons.”

 

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Further information:

• Statement of Archbishop Bernardito Auza (Holy See Mission)