Articles by Bernard O
The Popes at the UN: The Perspective of Benedict XVI
Bernard O'Connor Tuesday, 3 June 2008
On April 18, 2008, Pope Benedict XVI addressed the UN General Assembly, delivering remarks that carefully and intentionally moved beyond the prior UN addresses of Popes Montini and Wojtyla.
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A Diplomacy of Candor: Pope Benedict XVI on the Global Stage
Bernard O'Connor Friday, 1 September 2006
In his time in the papacy, Pope Benedict XVI has displayed a straightforward style of diplomacy, viewing it as a safeguard to the common interests of humankind.
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Beyond Black Hawk Down: Papal Diplomacy and the Lessons of Somalia
Bernard O'Connor Monday, 1 March 2004
Religious leaders, such as the Pope, are a valuable source of detailed and intimate knowledge of many crisis situations and should not be ignored.