CAFOD Blog

Reflections from El Salvador

May 21, 2021

Irene, a CAFOD volunteer in the Diocese of Clifton, reflects on her visit to Puentecitos in El Salvador and the importance of working together.

Laudato Si’ week: Water is the source of life

May 21, 2021

This Laudato Si’ week, Francis Stewart from our Theology team reflects on the importance of water in our lives, and the need to find shared solutions to common problems.

Reflections on the Israel and Gaza conflict

May 20, 2021

CAFOD welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza, which we hope has brought a halt to the latest violence. Efforts must now go into addressing the underlying causes of injustice. CAFOD’s Senior writer, Mark Chamberlain, reflects on his trip to Gaza in 2015.

Five prayer activities for Pentecost to share with your family

May 18, 2021

As the feast of Pentecost approaches, Caroline Stanton, of our Theology team, shares some ideas about how you might celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit with your family.

Pedal against poverty!

May 17, 2021

Introducing the amazing children in year 3 at St Joseph’s RC primary school! They have decided to come together to cycle 10km and raise money for CAFOD.

Could you run 5K this May like Erin?

May 14, 2021

One of our Step into the Gap volunteers, Erin Walsh, tells us about ‘5K in May’ and how you can do it to raise money for CAFOD.

The Eyes of the world are on us

May 13, 2021

This year has been challenging for everyone. Again and again we have seen children and young people rise to the challenge. They have continued to look out for our global neighbours by joining our national assemblies, taking part in Walk for Water and writing messages to human rights defenders.