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Laudate Deum and COP28

December 4, 2023

During COP28 in Dubai, Francis from our Theology team reflects on the Pope’s urgent call to action on the climate crisis in Laudate Deum.

CAFOD’s Nativity Fun Run is next week!

December 1, 2023

Runners cross the start line — CAFOD’s Nativity Fun Run encapsulates the communal holiday spirit

CAFOD’s Nativity Fun Run returns to Clapham Common on Saturday 9 December at 11am, and we’d love for you to come and join us.

Four ways to get involved this Advent

November 30, 2023

Advent is a season of giving and kindness. As winter comes it can be a challenging time for many families around the world, especially those facing harsh conditions.

Here are four different ways you can get involved this Advent.

At CAFOD, we are blessed with having incredible supporters who always find innovative ways to raise funds for our work around the world. We’re giving the spotlight to some of these supporters, to tell you about the challenges they are taking on or events they have organised in their communities.

World Day of the Poor: Pilgrims on the earth

November 16, 2023

Ahead of World Day of the Poor on Sunday 19 November, Francis from our Theology team reflects on the message of the Manna and what it means for us today.

What is leadership?

November 10, 2023

Marchers holding a wide banner and carrying flags — *Israeli Arab and Jewish workers march together on Women’s International Day. Their banner says “Women demand fair employment and social justice”.*

Neil Thorns is our Director of Advocacy, Communications and Education at CAFOD. He shares some reflections and thoughts on the role we can play in the challenging, uncertain times.

Three simple ways to remember loved ones this November

November 3, 2023

During this period of remembrance, Maggie Mairura from our Remembrance Team shares three simple ways she remembers her loved ones this November.

Five ways to pray for peace

October 26, 2023

As we witness the escalating violence in the Middle East, here’s five ways we could join the Pope in praying for peace.

Running with purpose: TeamCAFOD triumphs at the Royal Parks Half-Marathon

October 12, 2023

This Sunday, among 16,000 other runners, TeamCAFOD lined up at the Royal Parks Half Marathon. With the weather being just as glorious as our team, and the crowds cheering loud, it was truly a perfect day!

Cheer on CAFOD’s runners at the Royal Parks Half Marathon

October 3, 2023

On Sunday 8 October TeamCAFOD’s runners will be taking on the Royal Parks Half Marathon. Originally set up to promote the conservation of London’s eight royal parks, the event has now raised over £60 million across 1,200 charities of all sizes and missions.