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A groundbreaking new report by world-leading economists calls for urgent action and systemic reforms to tackle the escalating ...
CAFOD calls on all parties to uphold their obligations under international law, to ensure the protection of civilians, and to ...
Elizabeth Funnell, CAFOD country representative for the Middle East, said: “Families in Gaza are starving whilst lifesaving food remains blocked at the border by Israeli authorities. “There must be an ...
Christine Allen, Director and Chief Executive of CAFOD, says: “Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, will be a voice of wisdom in a fractured and divided world, as he continues the important work ...
On Wednesday 9 July, thousands of people will be joining a mass lobby co-organised by our friends from The Climate Coalition. A mass lobby is an event where lots of people meet with their MPs on the ...
267th Roman Pontiff of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV Cardinal Robert Prevost of the USA has become the next pope of the Catholic Church, taking the name Leo XIV. Elected on the conclave's fourth ...
CAFOD’s statement on Israel’s plan to control and condition the distribution of aid to people in Gaza and call to the UK government to reject the proposed plan and ensure unfettered delivery of aid at ...
On Wednesday 9 July, thousands of people will take part in a mass lobby co-hosted by our partners at The Climate Coalition. Supporters from over 100 organisations across the UK will gather in ...
The global debt crisis means international “loan-shark” lenders profit while dozens of countries spend more on debt payments than they do on health or education for their people. Action on debt relief ...
A serious earthquake has hit Myanmar, in an area that has already been affected by conflict. There is still only limited information available on the impact of the quake, but damage to buildings in ...
As the world reacts to the sad news of the death of Pope Francis, we come together in prayer to give thanks for the life of such a special leader. CAFOD’s Director, Christine Allen, remembers how Pope ...
Imagine losing your family home, being forced to leave your life behind, and travelling miles to a refugee camp with your young children. And now you have no toilets, safe drinking water or place to ...