Delivered in both French and English, the Holy Father discussed:
- Global development and equitable distribution, especially in Africa and developing nations (French portion)
- Violations against the order of creation and respect for the environment (French portion)
- Call to recognize and uphold the UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights (French and English portions)
- The human person as foundation of social order (French portion)
- Human rights as expression of justice not mere will of legislating body (English portion)
- Religious freedom, inter-religious dialogue facilitated by international organizations and the pursuit of truth, rights and reconciliation (English portion)
- The importance and function of the UN in our contemporary times (English)
Full text can be found here. Analysis, here and on other blogs, to come!
