Pope Leo XIV, Gaza & other topics - Daily Press Briefing | United Nations

Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: - Secretary-General - Pope Leo XIV - Occupied Palestinian Territory - Syria - Sudan - Democratic Republic of Congo - West and Central Africa - Haiti - Colombia - Costa Rica - Central Emergency Response Fund - International Days - Financial Contributions SECRETARY-GENERAL The Secretary-General just concluded chairing the bi-annual meeting of the Chief Executives Board and is now on his way back to New York. At this meeting of the UN leadership in Denmark, the gathered heads of the UN system committed to a stronger, more effective and efficient UN as the organization faces greater challenges and fewer resources. This is the aim of the UN80 initiative. On that note, on Monday at 11 am, the Secretary-General will deliver remarks to the General Assembly, updating them on his vision for UN80 and the work done so far. We will try to share these remarks with you early on Monday. POPE LEO XIV In a statement we issued yesterday, the Secretary-General extended his heartfelt congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV and Catholics around the world.  The election of a new Pope is a moment of profound spiritual significance for millions of faithful around the world, and it comes at a time of great global challenges.  Our world is in need of the strongest voices for peace, social justice, human dignity and compassion. The Secretary-General looks forward to building on the long legacy of cooperation between the United Nations and the Holy See – nurtured most recently by Pope Francis – to advance solidarity, foster reconciliation, and build a just and sustainable world for all. It is rooted in the first words of Pope Leo.  Despite the rich diversity of backgrounds and beliefs, people everywhere share a common goal: May peace be with all the world. Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=09%20May%202025


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