A week after the devastating destruction of the Kakhovka Dam in Khersonska Oblast, the Caritas humanitarian aid programs in southern Ukraine are tirelessly continuing their efforts to provide assistance in areas where humanitarian access remains extremely limited. The receding floodwaters, now measuring just above 2 metres in some areas, down from the 5.6-metre peak on ...
On Sunday (May 15), a spiritual retreat was held for members attending the 22nd General Assembly of Caritas Internationalis at Fraterna Domus in Sacrofano, north of Rome. In the morning, spiritual reflections were led by Fr Rev. Fr. Manuel Morujão and His Eminence Cardinal Antonio Tagle inspired by the Encyclical Letter Fratelli Tutti. The theme of Fraternal ...
The themes explored on Day 3 of the 22nd General Assembly of Caritas is “Unity in Diversity to fulfill the mission of the Church: Caritas and Synodality” and “Regionalization: Caritas Regions and their role in the Confederation“. The day commenced with the Holy Mass followed by a panel discussion on synodality. In his opening remarks, ...
“Changing for the future doesn’t mean denying the achievements of the past.” Cardinal Czerny Tweet Following a brief spiritual reflection on Unity in Diversity On Friday (May 12), the Caritas Internationalis Temporary Administration opened Day 2 of the 22nd General Assembly together with His Eminence Cardinal Czerny, Prefect of the Dicastery of Integral Human Development. ...
“The nature of Caritas lies in service.” Pope Francis Tweet On Thursday (May 11) His Holiness Pope Francis opened the 22nd General Assembly of Caritas Internationalis in Vatican City with a private audience, reminding over 300 representatives from around the world that the poor should be at the centre of all its charitable services and ...
In the 22nd Caritas Internationalis General Assembly, women, men and youth will gather from all over the world to celebrate Caritas as the loving branch of the Church, rooted in the Gospel, and nurtured by prayer. The General Assembly will bring together diverse and unique experiences of our Confederation which witness what the Pope says ...
On the occasion of International Migrants Day 2022 on December 18, Caritas Internationalis, together with RED CLAMOR and the Africa-Europe Network for Human Mobility (RAEMH), are urging governments and international stakeholders to promote the full inclusion of migrants and refugees by recognising and supporting their key role in building fraternal and inclusive communities in our ...
Last week, missile strikes targeting power networks have left several areas in the Ukrainian cities of Kiev and Kharkiv with absolutely no power. With the escalation of the conflict in Ukraine following the country-wide missile strikes on October 10, thousands of Ukrainians are again living and working in a state of continuous danger and uncertainty. ...
After a review of its operations by an independent panel, the management of Caritas Internationalis (CI) has been put under temporary administration in order to improve its management norms and procedures – even while financial matters have been well-handled and fundraising goals regularly achieved – and so better to serve its member charitable organizations around ...