• UK-Holy See relations
• Papal visit 2010
• International development
• Climate Change
• Human Rights
• Disarmament and non-proliferation
• Useful links
• Country profile

Working with the Holy See

The Embassy to the Holy See is a vital part of the UK’s overseas network.

Given the global reach of the Catholic Church, as well as its associated networks, the Holy See is both a global listening post, and an organisation which delivers key services such as healthcare and education.

The Embassy is therefore well-placed to interact with the Holy See on global issues such as international development, conflict prevention and post-conflict reconciliation, and environmental issues. Other areas of shared interest include  encouraging disarmament, promoting and protecting human rights, and, in an era when religion is becoming increasingly relevant in international relations, charting the age-old discussions between faith and reason, and between the different faiths themselves.

UK-Holy See relations

An overview on bilateral diplomatic relations today and in history

Papal visit 2010

The first ever official Papal visit to the UK took place from 16-19 September 2010

International development

Why the Holy See is a crucial partner on international development

Environmental issues and Climate Change

Climate change and environment on UK-Holy See agenda

Human Rights

Working with the Holy See on human rights: a shared agenda

Disarmament and non-proliferation

UK-Holy See dialogue on disarmament and proliferation issues

Useful websites

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Country profile

Find out more about the Holy See, including information about its diplomatic relations with the UK

   

Analysis

The UK, the Holy See and Diplomacy

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See also

• Our Ambassador Nigel Baker

Useful links

• Foreign & Commonwealth Office
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