[poinq]

Unless I am misunderstanding something here. The Holy See is not a member of the United Nations (its not a state), neither is the Vatican (which is a state). And the writings of the Catholic Church are not a nations writings. They are the writings of the church. The UN has no jurisdiction here.

[Scrambler Bob]

They think God has the deepest pockets.

[ifinnegan]

The Vatican is a state and maintains diplomatic relations with most nations of the world.

[Mrs. Don-o]

The Holy See is a sovereign state, has diplomatic relations with some 180 nations and sub-national entities, and is NOT a member of the United Nations but has "Permanent Observer" (non-voting) status.

OK, aside from that:

It should be obvious that the "Shadow Report" of a "working group" within the "CERD Committee" of the U.N. has no jurisdiction over anybody, anywhere.

The absurd headline and huffing, puffing article were written by, voila, that same "Apache-Nde-Nnee Working Group."

I hereby, exercising my similar and equal authority, sentence them to sit in the corner for two hours and compose heroic couplets honoring Christopher Columbus.

[lentulusgracchus]

The UN has no jurisdiction here.

But that's the whole point. To claim and assert jurisdiction, from as high a tribunal as these grubby, greasy little men can manage.

They'll play hell getting a wrench on the Roman Catholic Church.