Today has a special resonance in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿and in the 🇻🇦: St George’s Day and Pope Francis’ name day.
Did you know that it was King Edward III who named St George the patron saint of England in around 1350? Happy St George’s Day!

To mark St George's Day - here are some pictures I took of his tomb when I visited last summer.

An enlightened discussion with Chris Trott the UK’s ambassador to the Vatican discussing City of London initiatives on ethical AI and Space protection and exploring what role the Vatican and more importantly faith could play in helping to address these issues. 🇻🇦🇬🇧

We UK in Holy See 🇬🇧🇻🇦 were pleased to host with IrishEmbassy HolySee today the launch of the Oxford History of British and Irish Catholicism, which has over 80 contributors and 5 volumes! With editors including James Kelly and John McCafferty. Thanks to St Isidore’s College for having us

‘Let us not deprive women of their voice’ - Pope Francis in his monthly prayer intention for the role of women.

An interesting opportunity this morning to hear about Cardinal Czerny’s recent visit to South Sudan. We discussed the situation on the ground, and the important role played by the churches and religious in supporting the people of 🇸🇸.

Having worked in a number of countries across Africa I’ve seen for myself the hugely important contribution of Faith Based Orgs in providing health and education. V pleased to join my FCDO colleague Juliette, Italy to Holy See & Medici con l'Africa | Doctors with Africa this morning to discuss partnership.

FCDO Deputy Director of Development Policy, Juliette Prodhan, says FBOs are important partners for 🇬🇧. Delivering locally led development, particularly in fragile states. Juliette saw firsthand the massive outreach of the Catholic Church while based in 🇨🇩🇸🇸

In today's BFL session we're hearing from Gabriele Garcia from Think Twice, @Zahed Amanullah from Institute for Strategic Dialogue, and Chris Trott the UK Ambassador to UK in Holy See 🇬🇧🇻🇦, on their experiences navigating conflict within and between religious groups, and how faith has impacted their work

NEW: The UK will partner with developing countries around the globe, so that no-one is left behind in a digital world.

Our new digital development strategy sets out how we will work in partnership towards an inclusive, responsible and sustainable digital future ⤵️

Delighted to join forces with LSE Religion and Global Society UISG International Union of Superiors General the discuss climate diplomacy and engaging grass roots communities in faith-based climate action. A multi faith response to climate change is crucial to translate commitment into response at a practical level. James Walters

On the anniversary of Pope Francis' election HM The King has sent the attached message. We UK in Holy See 🇬🇧🇻🇦 echo his message of congratulations.

The Commonwealth of Nations is 75 this year!
 
Did you know that over 60% of the Commonwealth’s population is aged under 30?
 
That’s why, in 2024, we’re celebrating the Commonwealth Year of Youth.

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Happy #InternationalWomensDay2024 !

Many thanks to Chiara Porro, Chris Trott UK in Holy See 🇬🇧🇻🇦 & all our speakers for making Wed’s conf ‘ #WomenLeaders : Towards a brighter future’ so inspiring & helping launch @IamCaritas’s booklet ‘Equality, Encounter, Renewal’. #CaritasForWomen

'Donne leader: verso un futuro migliore' @IamCARITAS
UK in Holy See 🇬🇧🇻🇦 Chiara Porro Preghiera di Papa Francesco per un impegno sempre maggiore, da parte di tutti, nella promozione del rispetto dell’uguale e complementare dignità delle donne e degli uomini.
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Pope Francis has sent a message of support to an event marking International Women's Day, calling for 'respect for the equal and complementary dignity of women and men.'

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Messaggio di #PapaFrancesco ai partecipanti alla conferenza sulle donne organizzata da Caritas, UK in Holy See 🇬🇧🇻🇦 e Chiara Porro: serve più impegno nella Chiesa e nel mondo per la promozione della pari dignità delle donne
#WomenLeaders
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Today we heard from women leaders within the Catholic Church, success stories of women’s empowerment in Asia, Latin America & Africa, and how governments & faith-based entities can work better together with & for women. Thanks to all who joined us. #WomenLeaders

As 'Women Leaders: Towards a Brighter Future' conference draws to a close, we take away powerful stories of inspiring women, and the commitment to actively seeking opportunities for greater collaboration and recognition of women's leadership. #WomenLeaders