Vatican Diplomacy at the United Nations: A History of Catholic Global Engagement
| Author: | Melnyk, Roman A. | |
| Year: | 2009 | |
| Pages: | 288 | |
| ISBN: | 0-7734-3881-5 978-0-7734-3881-1 | |
| Price: | $199.95 + shipping | |
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This work examines the international status of the Holy See from 1870-1929, the participation of the Holy See in the early stages of development of UN agencies and the legal status of the Permanent Observer in view of relevant special law and diplomatic law. It also analyzes the development of CIC canons in the process of the revision of the Code of Canon Law, the presence of laity in the context of pontifical representation, the range of involvement of the Holy See in the United Nations, and the work of the Permanent Observer of the Holy See in the context of the mission of the Church.
Reviews
“. . . a recognition of the merits of those who have contributed to the collaboration between the Holy See and the UN. . . . keep[s] alive the memory of the work of all those who eagerly promote peace and good will to all humanity.” – Msgr. Luca Lorusso, Apostolic Nunciature Ottawa, Canada
“. . . can certainly assist in the further determination of the canonical status of the office of Permanent Observer and its role in the United Nations structure. . . . a timely resource to formulate responses to constant challenges to the status of the Holy See as a non-member state maintaining Permanent Observer Missions at the United Nations and its affiliated United Nations Offices and agencies in Geneva, Vienna, Paris, Rome, Nairobi, and other centres.” – Dr. Wojciech Kowal, Saint Paul University
“. . . a significant contribution to scholarly, historical, and practical knowledge about the Missions of the Holy See to the United Nations.” – Dr. Robert M. Garrity, Ave Maria University
"... an insightful analysis of Vatican diplomacy at the UN against the background of a detailed account of the origin, the nature and role of the United Nations. For years to come, it will remain an indispensable resource material." -- Fr. Oliver Iwuchukwu, Spiritan School of Philosophy
“. . . can certainly assist in the further determination of the canonical status of the office of Permanent Observer and its role in the United Nations structure. . . . a timely resource to formulate responses to constant challenges to the status of the Holy See as a non-member state maintaining Permanent Observer Missions at the United Nations and its affiliated United Nations Offices and agencies in Geneva, Vienna, Paris, Rome, Nairobi, and other centres.” – Dr. Wojciech Kowal, Saint Paul University
“. . . a significant contribution to scholarly, historical, and practical knowledge about the Missions of the Holy See to the United Nations.” – Dr. Robert M. Garrity, Ave Maria University
"... an insightful analysis of Vatican diplomacy at the UN against the background of a detailed account of the origin, the nature and role of the United Nations. For years to come, it will remain an indispensable resource material." -- Fr. Oliver Iwuchukwu, Spiritan School of Philosophy
Table of Contents
PREFACE
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
INTRODUCTION
THE HOLY SEE AND THE EARLY YEARS OF THE UNITED NATIONS
1.1 The Holy See and the Italian State (1870—1929)
1.2 World War II, Post-war Peace and the United Nations
1.3 The Holy See and the First Emerging UN Agencies: FAO and UNESCO
1.3.1 Rome: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAQ)
1.3.2 Rome: World Food Programme (WFP)
1.3.3 Rome: International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
1.3.4 Paris: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
1.4 Conclusion
2. PONTIFICAL LEGATION TO THE UNITED NATIONS
2.1 Legal Foundations of Pontifical Legation to the United Nations
2.1.1 International Personality of the Holy See
2.1.2 Diplomatic Status of Holy See Permanent Observer Mission at the United Nations
2.1.3 Diplomatic Status of the Holy See Permanent Observer at the United Nations Headquarters in New York
2.2 Pontifical Legates as Representatives of the Roman Pontiff
2.2.1 Recent Legislation on Papal Representatives
2.2.1.1 The Reform of the Roman Curia — Apostolic Constitution Pastor bonus
2.2.1.2 Post-Vatican II Special Law for Pontifical Legates
2.2.1.3 Development of Canons on Pontifical Legates in the Process of the Revision of the Code of Canon Law
2.2.1.4 Special Regulations for Pontifical Representatives
2.2.2 Ecclesiastical Office of Pontifical Legates
2.2.3 Lay Persons as Pontifical Representatives
2.2.4 Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy and Pontifical Representation
2.3 Conclusion
3. PERMANENT OBSERVER MISSION OF THE HOLY SEE AT THE UN: NEW YORK, GENEVA AND VIENNA
3.1 New York: Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See at the United Nations Organization (New York Headquarters)
3.2 Geneva: Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See at the UN and Specialized Agencies at Geneva (UNOG)
3.2.1 International Labour Organization (ILO)
3.2.2 World Health Organization (WHO)
3.2.3 UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
3.2.4 World Trade Organization (WTO)
3.2.5 UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
3.2.6 UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR)
3.2.7 World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
3.2.8 International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
3.2.9 World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
3.3 Vienna: Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See at the UN and Specialized Agencies at Vienna (UNOV)
3.3.1 International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
3.3.2 Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization Preparatory Commission (CTBTO)
3.3.3 UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
3.3.4 UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UNCOPUOS)
3.3.5 UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
3.4 Additional Holy See Representatives at UN Bodies UN-Habitat, UNEP, UNWTO, IMO, ICAO, UPU
3.5 Conclusion
4. THE HOLY SEE MISSIONS AT THE UNITED NATIONS IN THE SERVICE OF HUMANITY
4.1 Mission of the Permanent Observer in Context of c. 747,2
4.2 Contemporary Directions of the Activity of Permanent Observers at the United Nations
4.3 The Permanent Observer and Current Issues Before the UN
4.3.1 Holy See Mission at the UN in Defence of Peace
4.3.2 Conflict Resolution and Emergence of Preventative Diplomacy
4.3.3 Global Warming and the Ethical Aspects of Biotechnological Research
4.4 Expanded Modes of Participation in the Mission of the Holy See at the UN
4.5 Conclusion
AFTERWORD
ADDENDUM
APPENDICES
SOURCES AND SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
INTRODUCTION
THE HOLY SEE AND THE EARLY YEARS OF THE UNITED NATIONS
1.1 The Holy See and the Italian State (1870—1929)
1.2 World War II, Post-war Peace and the United Nations
1.3 The Holy See and the First Emerging UN Agencies: FAO and UNESCO
1.3.1 Rome: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAQ)
1.3.2 Rome: World Food Programme (WFP)
1.3.3 Rome: International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
1.3.4 Paris: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
1.4 Conclusion
2. PONTIFICAL LEGATION TO THE UNITED NATIONS
2.1 Legal Foundations of Pontifical Legation to the United Nations
2.1.1 International Personality of the Holy See
2.1.2 Diplomatic Status of Holy See Permanent Observer Mission at the United Nations
2.1.3 Diplomatic Status of the Holy See Permanent Observer at the United Nations Headquarters in New York
2.2 Pontifical Legates as Representatives of the Roman Pontiff
2.2.1 Recent Legislation on Papal Representatives
2.2.1.1 The Reform of the Roman Curia — Apostolic Constitution Pastor bonus
2.2.1.2 Post-Vatican II Special Law for Pontifical Legates
2.2.1.3 Development of Canons on Pontifical Legates in the Process of the Revision of the Code of Canon Law
2.2.1.4 Special Regulations for Pontifical Representatives
2.2.2 Ecclesiastical Office of Pontifical Legates
2.2.3 Lay Persons as Pontifical Representatives
2.2.4 Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy and Pontifical Representation
2.3 Conclusion
3. PERMANENT OBSERVER MISSION OF THE HOLY SEE AT THE UN: NEW YORK, GENEVA AND VIENNA
3.1 New York: Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See at the United Nations Organization (New York Headquarters)
3.2 Geneva: Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See at the UN and Specialized Agencies at Geneva (UNOG)
3.2.1 International Labour Organization (ILO)
3.2.2 World Health Organization (WHO)
3.2.3 UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
3.2.4 World Trade Organization (WTO)
3.2.5 UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
3.2.6 UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR)
3.2.7 World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
3.2.8 International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
3.2.9 World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
3.3 Vienna: Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See at the UN and Specialized Agencies at Vienna (UNOV)
3.3.1 International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
3.3.2 Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization Preparatory Commission (CTBTO)
3.3.3 UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
3.3.4 UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UNCOPUOS)
3.3.5 UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
3.4 Additional Holy See Representatives at UN Bodies UN-Habitat, UNEP, UNWTO, IMO, ICAO, UPU
3.5 Conclusion
4. THE HOLY SEE MISSIONS AT THE UNITED NATIONS IN THE SERVICE OF HUMANITY
4.1 Mission of the Permanent Observer in Context of c. 747,2
4.2 Contemporary Directions of the Activity of Permanent Observers at the United Nations
4.3 The Permanent Observer and Current Issues Before the UN
4.3.1 Holy See Mission at the UN in Defence of Peace
4.3.2 Conflict Resolution and Emergence of Preventative Diplomacy
4.3.3 Global Warming and the Ethical Aspects of Biotechnological Research
4.4 Expanded Modes of Participation in the Mission of the Holy See at the UN
4.5 Conclusion
AFTERWORD
ADDENDUM
APPENDICES
SOURCES AND SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX