The Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations
International AffairsNew York, United States11-50 Employees
The Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations operates within international affairs and is based in New York. Since 1964 the Holy See has held Permanent Observer status at the UN, allowing participation in General Assembly meetings while the Holy See intentionally remains outside full membership to preserve neutrality. In New York, the mission follows the work of the United Nations and communicates the Catholic Church's longstanding experience to inform UN deliberations on peace, justice, human dignity, and humanitarian cooperation and assistance. It is the Holy See's representation to international organizations through delegations accredited by the Secretariat of State of the Holy See. The operation is conducted with a relatively small professional staff, and a recent note indicates participation in the 58th World Day of Peace in Geneva in January 2025.