Caritas Internationalis Archives

Caritas tells G7 leaders debt relief is key to global COVID-19 recovery

Jun 10, 2021

The world cannot recover from the health and economic crises of the COVID-19 pandemic and tackle climate change without debt relief, said the secretary-general of Caritas Internationalis.

By Catholic News Service

Syrian bishop calls economic sanctions ‘crime against humanity’

Mar 24, 2021

Several Catholic leaders in Syria and the heads of major aid organizations have joined forces in condemning economic sanctions against the country, arguing that they have little political impact but make the people suffer.

By Elise Ann Allen

Vatican official concerned by populist leaders ‘hijacking’ religion

Mar 10, 2021

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, head of the Vatican’s evangelization congregation, has expressed concern over the “hijacking” of religion by populist leaders who sow division and exploit the anger of those who feel excluded.

By Sarah MacDonald

Vaccine access one of many fights facing vulnerable Global South

Feb 14, 2021

When the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, Pope Francis warned it could make inequalities existing around the world even worse.

By Junno Arocho Esteves

UK Catholic aid agency calls on governments to back faith-based groups

Feb 6, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic causes a health and economic crisis in countries around the world, a new report says governments should see the Catholic Church as a partner in delivering aid and promoting other humanitarian projects.

By Charles Collins

Caritas: Access to vaccine not as equitable as it should be

Feb 5, 2021

Caritas Internationalis called on world leaders to set aside national and political agendas that seek returns on their investments in the COVID-19 vaccine and instead focus on its equitable distribution, especially in poor countries.

By Junno Arocho Esteves

Rome holds holiday food drives to support city’s ‘new poor’

Dec 19, 2020

As the holidays draw nearer and those feeling the brunt of the fallout from coronavirus lockdowns struggle to put food on the table, the Diocese of Rome and its parochial Caritas offices have organized two food drives to support those in need.

By Elise Ann Allen

Forget free turkeys – Pope to deliver pasta to Italy’s ‘new poor’

Nov 23, 2020

Several charitable organizations have banded together to send Pope Francis two tons of pasta to distribute to the needy as the poverty rate in Italy continues to climb, particularly among the so-called “new poor,” due to the coronavirus pandemic.

By Elise Ann Allen