March 12, 2023
13 March marks the tenth anniversary of the start of Pope Francis’ pontificate. In this blog, CAFOD staff, partners and volunteers share their reflections on the impact Pope Francis has had on them during this time.
Continue reading “Ten voices on ten years of Pope Francis”February 24, 2023
Lent is here – and so is the Big Lent Walk! Communities up and down the country are getting involved. They are gathering throughout Lent on March 18th, or whichever date they choose to walk and raise vital funds for CAFOD’s work around the world. Dorset Deanery are getting together in style!
Continue reading “Dorset Deanery Community Big Lent Walk”February 20, 2023
As Lent begins, Joy Wanless, a CAFOD volunteer from Salford Diocese, reflects on her memories of Lent in years gone by, as well as her hopes for this special season in 2023.
Continue reading “Memories of Lent and what the season means to me”February 20, 2023
On Mother Language Day we celebrate cultural and linguistic diversity around the world. Lucy Jardine, Communications Officer, talked to our partner CENDA in Bolivia on the importance of preserving mother languages, and shares her thoughts on how learning languages enables deep encounters.
Continue reading “A language of encounter”February 10, 2023
The Big Lent Walk is well under way and CAFOD’s Democratic Republic of Congo team has been visiting communities, walking and cleaning as part of their efforts. Merveille, a volunteer at CAFOD DRC, and Cesaire, Programme Assistant at CAFOD DRC, share why they are passionate about this initiative and why they are leading the DRC team in the BLW challenge this year. Will you support them?
Continue reading “The Big Lent Walk in the DRC”January 27, 2023
Sylvester is walking for CAFOD this year as part of the Big Lent Walk. He tells us why he loves walking and why he’s taking on the challenge this year. Will you join him?
Continue reading “Sylvester’s Big Lent Walk”January 13, 2023
CAFOD’s Christmas Fun Run 2022 took place on Tuesday 27th December. Thank you to everyone who took part in Liverpool, Bollington and virtually across the country!
Continue reading “Thank you for joining CAFOD’s Christmas Fun Run 2022!”January 4, 2023
Following the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Caroline Stanton from our Theology team reflects on the significance of his teachings on justice and peace.
Continue reading “Reflections of Pope Benedict XVI’s teachings on social justice”December 31, 2022
As 2022 drew to a close, we heard the sad news of the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. As we look to the year ahead, Caroline Stanton, of CAFOD’s Theology team, reflects on New Year’s resolutions and three ways of deepening prayer in 2023.
Continue reading “Timeless inspiration for the new year”December 14, 2022
Christmas is a time for giving back and for remembering those who are struggling with poverty this winter. This Christmas, give the gift of hope with some of our World Gifts. Support one of our Christmas events in person or online or, even better, plan your own! There’s no end to the number of ways that you can make a difference this Christmas.
Continue reading “Give the gift of hope this Advent”
