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Pope Francis Urges Faithful to "be close to the people of Morocco" in Wake of Earthquake
Pope Francis expressed solidarity with the people of Morocco on Sunday in the wake of that country’s devastating earthquake and offered his prayers for material help in response to the tragedy and the charity group pledging to help distribute it.
Catholic Priest from Ukraine Gives Pope Francis Cross Made out of War Rubble
Father Vyacheslav Grynevych vividly remembers the first day of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine one year ago.
Caritas, Migrants and Refugee Offices “light in a tunnel”: Catholic Priest in South Africa
A Catholic Priest at the helm of Caritas and Migrants and Refugees Offices that have been officially launched in South Africa’s Kimberley Diocese has lauded the initiative of establishing the two entities, terming them “light in a tunnel of our dark moments”.
Caritas Not an NGO, Emaswati Priest Says, Appeals for Support of Charity Initiatives
The Caritas entity of the Catholic Church is not a Non-Governmental Organization that exists as a separate entity from the Church, a Catholic Priest from Eswatini has said in his appeal to the people of God in the entire Southern African region to support activities undertaken by the charity arm of the Church.
Cardinal in South Africa Calls for Fraternal Cooperation among Regional Caritas Entities
There is need for officials of the development and humanitarian arm of the Catholic Church within the jurisdiction of the Inter-Regional Meeting of Bishops of Southern Africa (IMBISA) to foster brotherly collaboration amongst themselves, the President of Caritas South Africa has said.
Transforming Africa’s Food Systems “not only possibility, also a necessity”: Jesuit Priest
The President of the Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar (JCAM) has, at a conference on Food Sovereignty, underscored the need for Africans to have stronger and secure food systems.
Caritas Uganda Bemoans Growing Environmental Disasters Owing to Deforestation
As the Catholic Church across the globe marks the Laudato Si’ week, taking stock of the gains made in the conservation of the environment, Caritas Uganda is condemning the growing environmental challenges that the Catholic Church entity links to massive deforestation in the East African nation.
Strengthening of Charitable Activities in Mozambique can Alleviate Suffering: Bishops
Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM) have suggested strengthening charitable activities as a way to help alleviate the suffering of people affected by attacks in the Southern African country that is faced with protracted violence.
Catholic Climate Movement to Address Possible Displacement by Uganda-Tanzania Oil Pipeline
Members of the Clergy in Uganda ministering under the umbrella of the Global Catholic Climate Movement (GCCM) have begun a campaign to sensitize communities about the dangers of climate destruction.
Caritas Burkina Faso Launches Emergency Appeal to Support Displaced People
The Catholic Church in Burkina Faso through its humanitarian arm, Caritas Burkina Faso, has launched an emergency appeal to address the plight of millions of people displaced by the ongoing regional conflict in the West African nation through humanitarian support.
Caritas Senegal Redirects Climate Change Funds Towards COVID-19 Fight
The Catholic Church in Senegal through its charity arm, Caritas Senegal, has announced the interruption of a fundraising initiative launched in March to alleviate effects of climate change and asked for permission to redirect the funds collected towards the battle against COVID-19 in the west African country.
Pope Francis Visits a Local Charity in Rome with a Message of Solidarity
In a visit to Rome’s Caritas center Friday, Pope Francis emphasized the shared experience of vulnerability among Christ and the poor.
