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Caritas Internationalis Press Releases
NEWS FROM CARITAS MEMBERS
Syria: escaping the nightmare
![]() With thousands of refugees fleeing Syria every day, your donations are helping local Church organisations to provide desperately needed aid.
Huge tornado hits Oklahoma
![]() Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Oklahoma City, which has been hit by a powerful tornado.
Bangladesh weathers tropical storm
![]() The tropical storm that hit Bangladesh last week caused less damage than feared, thanks in part to good preparations. Search Caritas member news
Caritas Jerusalem waves goodbye to inspirational leader
On the 24th of April 2013, Catholic Bishops of Jerusalem organised a farewell gathering in the courtyard of Notre Dame Centre to honour Mrs. Claudette Habesch for her 26 years of loyal and dedicated service to Caritas Jerusalem as Secretary General. His … Continue reading
Fighting returns to Nord-Kivu in Congo
By Guy-Marin Kamandji After about six months of a truce, fighting has resumed around the eastern Congolese city of Goma, in North Kivu. An offensive by M23 rebels started on Monday 20 May at dawn in Mutaho. Eye-witnesses, speaking on … Continue reading
Congo’s women dream of water
By Guy-Marin Kamandji, Caritas Congo Musawu walks with a firm step, carrying 20 litres of water on her head with great agility. The water must be equivalent to about half the 10 year old girl’s weight. It’s Monday morning in … Continue reading
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