Pope Francis’ address to the United Nations on Friday as prepared for delivery and translated by the Vatican:
Mr President, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Thank you for your kind words. Once again, following a tradition by which I feel honored, the Secretary General of the United Nations has invited the Pope to address this distinguished assembly of nations. In my own name, and that of the entire Catholic community, I wish to express to you, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, my heartfelt gratitude.
I greet the Heads of State and Heads of Government present, as well as the ambassadors, diplomats and political and technical officials accompanying …read more
Source: PBS