Government representatives should go beyond national selfishness and short-term interests if they want to reach a satisfactory agreement to respect the dignity and participation of all states, especially the most fragile ones...
Africa, Asia, Europe, Messages from Rome, Middle East & North Africa, Prayers and Reflections
by Caritas Communications
Through the Risen Christ, the world re-enters in the harmony and we all become one in Him, because with Him “ There is neither Jew, nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus” (Gal 3:28).
Africa, Asia, Catholic Teaching, Europe, Latin America, Messages from Rome, Middle East & North Africa, North America, Oceania
by Caritas Communications
Lent is a time in which we are called back on our path to follow Christ. It is a time when we are called to renewal and when we are invited to reaffirm our relationship with brothers and sisters as one human family.
Africa, Asia, Blog, Catholic Teaching, Conflicts and Disasters, Development, Emergencies, Emergencies in Darfur and South Sudan, Emergencies in Syria, Emergencies in West Africa - Ebola, Europe, Food, Health, Latin America, Messages from Rome, Middle East & North Africa, Migration, Oceania, Peacebuilding, Poverty Elimination
by Caritas Communications
Caritas organisations around the world live and breathe the words of Pope Francis' message for peace.
Asia, Conflicts and Disasters, Emergencies, India, Indonesia, Messages from Rome, Sri Lanka, Thailand
by Caritas Communications
One positive result of the tsunami is that our Caritas national organisations and their ties with communities are strengthened. They’ve been able to use that strength as a gateway for other integral human development efforts.
Africa, Asia, Conflicts and Disasters, Donation, Emergencies, Europe, Food, Latin America, Messages from Rome, Middle East & North Africa, North America, Oceania
by Caritas Communications
Like Syrian and Iraqi refugees today — like people fleeing conflict in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo — the first thing the Holy Family needed was food.
Africa, Asia, Development, Europe, Latin America, Meetings & Events, Messages from Rome, Middle East & North Africa, North America, Oceania, Poverty Elimination, SDG
by Caritas Communications
At a time when people need more than ever to have a family around them to help cushion the repeated blows dealt by this time of crisis, people are finding themselves increasingly alone and isolated. Even when they have a family, people often don’t feel valued as part of society.
Advocacy, Blog, Conflicts and Disasters, Emergencies, Emergencies in the Palestine, Jerusalem, Messages from Rome, Middle East & North Africa, Peacebuilding
by Caritas Communications
Caritas Internationalis President says that there must be an urgent end to the fighting, a lifting of the blockade and a negotiated settlement to end the slaughter of children and innocents.
Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Messages from Rome, Middle East & North Africa, Migration, Minor migrants, North America, Oceania, Refugees, Trafficking
by Caritas Communications
Unfortunately rather than creating the conditions for a “globalisation of spirit” where we live in a state of peaceful co-existence and fraternity, we are increasingly experiencing a “globalisation of indifference”.
Africa, Asia, Catholic Teaching, Development, Europe, Latin America, Messages from Rome, Middle East & North Africa, Migration, Minor migrants, North America, Oceania, Refugees, SDG, Trafficking
by Caritas Communications
In the western hemisphere, the Church’s role as defender of migrants and refugees is more important than ever, as those on the move continue to be subject to abuse, exploitation, and violence.