Religion Incompatible with Racism, Vatican Aide Tells U.N.

Archbishop Martino Analyzes Conclusions of Durban 2001

January 30, 2002 | 394 hits

Religion is incompatible with racism, the Vatican told the United Nations this week. At the same time, the Holy See wondered why it is so hard for the international community to address the …

U.N. Still Feeling Effects of Sept. 11

Interview with Vatican Permanent Observer

January 06, 2002 | 398 hits

The Vatican in 2001 took a leading role in U.N. discussions on topics as diverse as human cloning, racism, and the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. In this Vatican Radio interview, Archbishop …

National Interests Prevail as Racism Conference Ends

"Each Kept Trying to Confess a Neighbor´s Sins"

September 09, 2001 | 43 hits

The World Conference Against Racism was heralded as the most important summit of its kind in history. But it ended Saturday with documents that simply sought to guard the interests of the 160 …

Pope Calls for Efforts Against Racism and Aggressive Nationalism

Makes Appeal as Durban Conference Draws to End

September 07, 2001 | 226 hits

As the World Conference Against Racism was ending amid heated debates, John Paul II appealed for the commitment of all countries in the struggle against racial discrimination and aggressive …

Genetics: The New Frontier of Racism

Interview with Cochin Institute Director Alex Kahn

September 06, 2001 | 223 hits

Avvenire).- Alex Kahn is worried about genetics. "It is a fact that genetics offers possibilities that can instrumentalize and generate new forms of racism," he said. Kahn is director of the …

Many NGOs Sour on Duban Conference

Final Document Came Under Criticism

September 06, 2001 | 44 hits

The Mideast conflict has caused a new victim: the nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) attending the World Conference Against Racism. The clearest example is given by Christian NGOs, which …

The Keys to Conquering Racism

Interview with Vatican Aide at Durban Conference

September 04, 2001 | 126 hits

Avvenire).- The World Conference Against Racism must not be turned into a court to judge one country, a Vatican aide said in the wake of the U.S. and Israeli pullout from the gathering. …

Vatican Aide´s Address at World Conference Against Racism

"All Too Many Dimensions ... Are Still Marked by Exclusion"

September 04, 2001 | 99 hits

Here is the text of the address given Monday by Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, head of the Vaticans delegation at the World Conference Against Racism. The conference continues through Sept. 7. * …

India´s Untouchables Are Forgotten at Durban, Aide Says

Sees Too Much Emphasis on Mideast Problems

September 04, 2001 | 44 hits

Fides).- The World Conference Against Racism is focusing too much on Zionism and not enough on forms of racism such as the plight of Indians 260 million "untouchables," a Catholic conferee …

India´s Untouchables Are Forgotten at Durban, Aide Says

Sees Too Much Emphasis on Mideast Problems

September 04, 2001 | 53 hits

Fides).- The World Conference Against Racism is focusing too much on Zionism and not enough on forms of racism such as the plight of Indians 260 million "untouchables," a Catholic conferee …

New World Community at Stake, Vatican Warns

At World Conference Against Racism

September 04, 2001 | 152 hits

The "ethical foundations of a new world community" are the real challenge faced by the World Conference Against Racism, the head of the attending Vatican delegation says. "The fight against …

U.S. and Israel Pull Out of Racism Conference

Powell Cites "Hateful Language" of Draft Declaration

September 03, 2001 | 634 hits

The United States and Israel pulled out of the U.N. Conference Against Racism in protest over the meetings proposed declaration that condemned Israeli treatment of Palestinians. U.S. Secretary …

On the New Forms of Racism

Council for Justice and Peace Updates a Key Document

September 01, 2001 | 51 hits

On the occasion of the World Conference Against Racism, under way in Durban, South Africa, the Vatican has updated a 1998 document, "The Church in Face of Racism: For a More Fraternal …

Genetic Engineering Risks Racism, Vatican Warns

Updates 1988 Document for U.N. Conference

September 01, 2001 | 935 hits

In an era of artificial procreation and human cloning, genetic engineering risks becoming a "new form of racism," the Vatican warns in a newly updated document. "The development of these …