Europe - Caritas

Fifth anniversary of Laudato Sì – Together we care for Mother Earth, our common home

The fifth anniversary of Laudato Sì, in the context of COVID-19 brings to us the key message that ecological conversion has to take place now.

Courageous and immediate action needed post-pandemic to avoid major crisis

Caritas Internationalis is highly concerned by the major humanitarian crisis to which the post-pandemic is heading and urges the international community to take courageous and immediate action.

Caritas response to COVID-19 across the world

Caritas believes that no one should be left behind and our national organisations in affected countries are ramping up efforts to raise awareness and provide assstance to those in need.

Earth Day 2020

This year the 50th anniversary of Earth Day is marked by two major events, the global human tragedy created by the coronavirus infection and the fifth anniversary of Laudato Sì.

COVID-19 response must not leave anyone behind

Aid must be ensured for everyone, particularly in developing countries, where the pandemic may lead to even more catastrophic consequences.

Caritas Internationalis launches a new “Covid-19 Response Fund”

Caritas will coordinate with the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (DPIHD) the first working group of the Commission dedicated to COVID-19 response created by Pope Francis

Cardinal Tagle Easter 2020 message: Global unity in the face of the pandemic

At this point in history, this turning point which is throwing our lives and societies into chaos, can each of us have the honesty and courage to say “I alone do not have the answer”?

Caritas globally on the frontline against COVID-19

Action, awareness and advocacy, without forgetting prayer. These are the guidelines of the work of Caritas, today at the forefront worldwide to respond to COVID-19 pandemic.

Pope Francis donates 100,000 Euro to Caritas Italy’s COVID-19 work

Pope Francis has given €100,000 to help support Caritas Italy’s effort to ensure the poor and vulnerable are accompanied at this difficult time while taking the necessary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.