The Holy See recognizes the importance of growing seabed mining to a growing economy while noting the importance of guarding human and environmental needs.
Archbishop Bernardito Auza, Head of the Delegation of the Holy See to the Second Part of the Twenty-fourth Session of the Council of the International Seabed Authority, raised the issues in Kingston, Jamaica, July 17, 2018.
The Archbishop’s Remarks:
Mr. President,
I bring to you and the International Seabed Authority the greetings of Pope Francis, whose love and care for our common home is well known, and convey his appreciation for the thoughtful way that the International Seabed Authority is
