Here are 10 big quotes from his speech:
This is the fifth visit by a pope to the UN. In my own name and that of the entire catholic community I express my heartfelt gratitude.
The work of the UN set forth in its founding charter can be seen as the promotion of the rule of law based on the idea that justice is essential for universal peace. When UN charter is ignored, a true Pandora's box is opened.
The experience of the last 70 years teaches that reform is necessary in the pursuit of the ultimate goal of granting all countries without exception a genuine equitable share in decision making process.
We need a concrete way of limiting power. The world has so many examples of power that is badly exercised.
A right of environment must exist. Any harm done to the environment is harm to humanity. The universe is the product of a loving creation. The misuse of creation begins when we see nothing else but ourselves.
War is the negation of all rights, and a dramatic assault on the environment.
Entire Middle East, North African And Other African Countries Have Been Forced To Witness Destruction.
There is urgent need to work for a world free of nuclear weapons.
The recent agreement on the nuclear question is proof of potential goodwill and of law, exercised with sincerity, patience and constancy. I express my hope that this agreement will bring forth the desired fruits.
Economic and social exclusion is a denial of humanity and grave offence. The poorest are those who suffer from such offences.
Father, Daughter Die At National Park In US After Running Out Of Water In Extreme Heat World Population Day 2024: Know History, Significance And Theme "Democracy Not In Good Health": Pope Francis' Warning To "Populists" Over 300 Indian Students Return Home As 105 Bangladeshis Die In Protests "Jindal Group Executive Showed Porn, Groped Me On Flight": Woman To NDTV Full Recovery From Global IT Outage Could Take Time: 10 Points India Hints At Roles Of Pakistan, China That Could Undermine Shanghai Bloc Deadly Viper On The Rise: Bangladesh Grapples With Snake Crisis SBI Recruitment 2024: Registration Begins For 1,040 SCO Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.