Meetings & Events

What have Pope Francis, Jesus and the Rolling Stones got in common?

What have Pope Francis, Jesus and the Rolling Stones got in common?

Read the blog in Spanish, in French, or in Portuguese. By Cardinal Oscar Rodríguez Maradiaga, President of Caritas Internationalis Like the Rolling Stones a few years before him, Pope Francis will gather to celebrate with millions of young people on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro next week. The occasion will be World Youth Day, ...

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“Expect the unexpected” – World Youth Day with Pope Francis

“Expect the unexpected” – World Youth Day with Pope Francis

What inspires young people to cross continents for a celebration of faith with Pope Francis? Lilian Chan, on line editor for Caritas Australia, tells us about the energy, diversity and unity to be found at World Youth Day. One of the phrases I’ve most heard during my preparations for WYD is “to expect the unexpected”! ...

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“We are here for change” – GFMD Civil Society Days Statement 2012

“We are here for change” – GFMD Civil Society Days Statement 2012

Civil society leaders at global meeting point to co-responsibility with governments for solutions in labour migration, rights and development PORT LOUIS, Mauritius 22 November 2012- More than 800 representatives from civil society and governments from some 160 countries gathered in Mauritius this week to discuss changes needed in labour migration, protection of migrants, promotion of ...

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