Pope Francis makes a heartfelt appeal to halt the spiral of violence in the Middle East and for all nations to favour negotation and peace efforts, while assisting those suffering in Gaza.

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What an amazing group of inspiring Caritas #WomenLeaders ! It is an honour to work with you & have you at Holy See Mission UN/@IamCaritas side event on #WomensLeadersip at the UN Commission on the Status of Women #CSW68 . Kerry Alys Robinson, Anahit Mkhoyan, Brenda Arakaza, Helen Kezie-Nwoha
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#PopeFrancis asks, “from the bottom of my heart,” that no country do anything to increase “the spiral of violence” in the Middle East

Thanks to our donors worldwide and the Caritas network, we can aid over 1 M vulnerable people in #Gaza , #WestBank and #Lebanon . They urgently need our support and solidarity, and you can help them by clicking here:
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(1/2) Yesterday's vote in the #EuropeanParliament gave the European Union a new pact on migrants and asylum. The new rules limit access to protection for vulnerable people. Return border procedures can confine asylum seekers in EU's border countries,

(2/2) causing widespread detention and discriminatory racial profiling. In the next two years, EU Member states will work to implement the pact, and Caritas will urge the EU to set up dignified reception conditions. Read more: caritas.org/2024/04/whats-…

Fortaleciendo la Labor Humanitaria: Encuentro del Grupo de Trabajo de Caritas Internationalis en Caracas.

Del 8 al 12 de abril de 2024, Caracas fue sede del Grupo de Trabajo de Caritas Internationalis sobre Venezuela (GTV).

Lal's family is 1 of approximately 4,000 assisted by CRS after the 2015 #earthquake in #Nepal . It took skilled masons 25 days to build them a new, brick home that’s more resilient against natural disasters. Read the whole story: bit.ly/3v4Mfc1

Happy 60th anniversary Caritas Australia

Children will still be a priority for Caritas' aid response in Ukraine in 2024. We will continue offering Child-Friendly Spaces, education catch-up programs and support to schools. Learn more:
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Thrilled to address over 600 #Caritas workers at Caritas Italiana's conference in #Grado , Italy. Our President Michael Landau outlined the 5⃣ priorities from our memorandum for the #EUelections2024 , emphasising the need to build a more just society!
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Caritas Africa will hold a side event on the 18th of April themed: The role of faith communities in promoting effective delivery of sustainable, resilient, and innovative solutions.

Africa faces escalating disasters; droughts, floods, and conflicts.

Let us #PrayTogether for peace, especially for martyred Ukraine and for Palestine and Israel. May the Spirit of the Risen Lord enlighten and support those who work to reduce tensions and encourage actions that make negotiations possible.

#Famine is imminent in northern #Gaza . 70% of the population is suffering from hunger. In the video, displaced people receive their first piece of bread after many months. They cry for joy. Watch and share the video:
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Today marks six months since the beginning of the war in #Gaza . Anton Asfar, Secretary General of Caritas Jerusalem, thanks the Caritas Confederation for support during these tough times and hopes for peace and reconciliation. Watch the video:

At the 78th UN General Assembly, the Holy See supports new measures to address crimes against humanity, asking that they be extended to prevent individuals from being extradited to countries where they risk torture or the death penalty.

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The World Council of Churches general secretary joins in condemning the killing of seven aid workers from the World Central Kitchen who were delivering desperately needed food in Gaza.

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I reiterate my firm call for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. I express my deep sorrow for the volunteers who were killed while distributing humanitarian aid in Gaza. I pray for them and their families.

Pope Francis prays that the Risen Lord’s gift of peace might reach all places torn by war, and thanks everyone who sent him Easter greetings and well-wishes.

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