Lent: A journey of transformation
March 15, 2024
As we continue our Lent journey, Marie-France, a CAFOD volunteer from Southwark Diocese, reflects on what the season means to her.
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An 800-year-old tradition: Christmas cribs
December 24, 2023
800 years since St Francis of Assisi created the first nativity scene, Caroline from our Theology team reflects on their enduring popularity.
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December 7, 2023
Caroline, from our Theology team, reflects on the invitation to hope as we begin a new Church year.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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September 1, 2023
It’s only thanks to your generous donations that we can reach out to people with the love and care they need. But there are other ways you can work alongside communities around the world! In this blog we share six alternative ways to give that can make a real difference.
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August 29, 2023
The Season of Creation runs from 1 September (World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation) to 4 October (Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi) each year. Catherine Gorman from our Theology team takes time to reflect on Pope Francis’ message for the start of this season.
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August 14, 2023
Catholic Social Teaching is at the heart of what CAFOD does and of who we are. Find out how our education resources will help your pupils understand Catholic Social Teaching and inspire them to find ways of responding locally, nationally and globally.
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August 10, 2023
On the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Dr Nicolete Burbach of the London Jesuit Centre reflects on how this feast upends our expectations and calls us to build a world in which the dignity of women cannot be ignored.
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