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Vatican's Top Diplomat Urges Universal Health Care at UN
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In Short: Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican's secretary of state, said universal health care is a 'moral imperative' during a United Nations meeting focused on preventing and addressing pandemics and public health emergencies.
According to the 2025 UHC Global Monitoring Report, an estimated 4.6 billion people lack access to essential health services.
Parolin emphasized that universal health care is rooted in the Catholic Church's recognition of the equality of all in dignity and rights, as outlined in the Church's social teaching.
The U.N. meeting, held in September, aimed to develop a multilateral and intergenerational approach to health care issues.
The Vatican's stance aligns with the U.N.'s focus on improving global health care access and addressing health emergencies.
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- (OSV News) — Universal health care is “a moral imperative,” as “the Holy See has consistently reiterated,” the Vatican’s top diplomat told the United Nations.
- Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, shared his thoughts in a statement delivered during the U.N.’s Sept.