Tag: jesuit refugee

29th October 2014

Ambassador to the Holy See (2011-2016)

This post was published when the author was in a previous role

Parliament comes to the Holy See

This week I shall be hosting the regular visit of the All Party Parliamentary Group for the Holy See, representatives of a large group of British parliamentarians – from both Houses of Parliament – keen to help strengthen and develop the relationship between the UK and the Holy See. It is always a fascinating visit. […]

19th June 2014

by Nigel Baker

Ambassador to the Holy See (2011-2016)

This post was published when the author was in a previous role

Reflections of a Catholic participant on the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in conflict

I have commented in recent weeks on the 10-13 June London Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict. This week, I give the floor to Pádraic MacOireachtaigh, Jesuit Refugee Service Regional Advocacy and Communications Officer in the Great Lakes based in Burundi, who participated in the Summit, and who contributes his own supportive but critical […]

11th June 2014

by Nigel Baker

Ambassador to the Holy See (2011-2016)

This post was published when the author was in a previous role

#TimeToAct: Catholics building a better future

As the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict unfolds, I am delighted to give voice in my blog to a story from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Last week at Vatican Radio, a panel discussion showed that religious networks have a huge role to play to end the use of rape as a […]