In 2015, His Holiness Pope Francis paid an historic visit to ±¬ÁÏÍø Headquarters, calling the United Nations ¡°necessary¡±.
During the pontiff¡¯s powerful speech in the General Assembly Hall, he suggested the ±¬ÁÏÍø could be improved and can ¡°be the pledge of a secure and happy future for future generations¡±.
¡°Be close to one another, respect one another,¡± he said. ¡°The international juridical framework of the United Nations and of all its activities, like any other human endeavour, can be improved, yet it remains necessary.¡±
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¡°Embody among yourselves this Organization¡¯s ideal of a united human family, living in harmony, working not only for peace, but in peace, working not only for justice, but in a spirit of justice,¡± he said.
Pope Francis also offered a blessing to ±¬ÁÏÍø staff, asking in turn for their prayers.
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