Dicastery for the Promotion of Integral Human Development Archives

Vatican tackles psychological fallout from Covid pandemic

May 1, 2021

One of the less documented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the impact of lockdowns, uncertainties and restrictions on the mental health of the millions who’ve had a first-hand experience of the virus, either due to the loss of a loved one, as first responders or as newly unemployed workers.

By Inés San Martín

Solidarity, not competition, must rule vaccine rollout, Vatican priest says

Feb 9, 2021

The only ethical and practical response to the coronavirus pandemic is solidarity, not competition — including when it comes to the vaccines, said a priest working on the Vatican COVID-19 Commission.

By Cindy Wooden

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

Care of the earth, concern for migrants are connected, cardinal says

Aug 28, 2020

Catholics will mark the World Day of Migrants and Refugees during the ecumenical celebration of the Season of Creation, highlighting the obligation, as Pope Francis says, to listen to the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor, said Canadian Cardinal Michael Czerny.

By Cindy Wooden

Vatican official visits Roma community, delivers supplies to volunteers

Jun 15, 2020

Cardinal Peter Turkson, prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, brought medicine and supplies to a Roma community settlement as a sign of support for those who are often forgotten during the coronavirus pandemic.

By Junno Arocho Esteves

Hope in post-pandemic world can only be achieved together, cardinal says

Jun 9, 2020

The mandate given by Pope Francis to the Vatican’s coronavirus commission was to prepare a future full of hope amid chaos and uncertainty, Cardinal Peter Turkson said.

By Junno Arocho Esteves

Same storm, different boats: Vatican looks at ways to help all survive

Apr 30, 2020

Pope Francis and his COVID-19 response commission want to see religious, economic and social life resume, but they question the wisdom of hoping for a return to a “normal” that left so many people struggling.

By Cindy Wooden

Vatican publishes document on right to water access

Mar 31, 2020

Access to clean water is an essential human right that must be defended and protected, the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development said in a new document.

By Junno Arocho Esteves