Caritas Archives

Caritas works to help Syrians displaced by Turkish bombings

Catholic News Service, Church in the Middle East
Oct 15, 2019

Church bells have been ringing in Qamishli and elsewhere in northeastern Syria, signaling the alarm to Christians and others of the ongoing Turkish military operation that is having a devastating humanitarian impact on civilians.

Review of Canadian Caritas is hurting its credibility, says ex-president

Catholic News Service, Church in the Americas
Sep 19, 2019

The former president of Development and Peace, the Canadian member of the international Caritas organization, said the Catholic bishops’ attitude toward their charitable agency is hurting its membership and credibility.

Facing pollution, fire and exploitation, Amazonians wonder ‘if the world hates us’

Amazon synod
Sep 19, 2019

“It’s as if the world hates us,” Daniela Andrade said Monday, trying to explain the bewilderment and anger people often feel over blatant pollution and related health issues generated by the oil and mining industries, coupled with grinding poverty and chronic governmental neglect.

Ghana’s faith-based community learns how to recycle hazardous e-waste

Catholic News Service, Church in Africa
Aug 27, 2019

Caritas Ghana, the development agency of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, organized a workshop for faith-based organizations to help employees learn how to safely and effectively dispose of electronic waste.

Bangladesh flood victims reel as aid agencies struggle to respond

Catholic News Service, Church in Asia
Aug 22, 2019

Weeks after devastating floods affected millions and killed more than 100 people in Bangladesh, many families are reeling from a lack of aid as the country suffers an outbreak of waterborne diseases.