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.
Continue reading “Reflections on the Israel and Gaza conflict”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.
Continue reading “Five prayer activities for Pentecost to share with your family”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.
Continue reading “Pedal against poverty!”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.
Continue reading “Could you run 5K this May like Erin?”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.
Continue reading “The Eyes of the world are on us”May 6, 2021
Christine from CAFOD’s Fundraising team invites you to enjoy the nicer, spring weather and have fun raising funds for us!
Continue reading “Spring fundraising ideas for your parish”April 23, 2021
Neil Roper speaks about the joy and hope spread by fundraising during lockdown and invites you to continue Captain Tom’s legacy by joining the Captain Tom 100 Challenge for CAFOD.
Continue reading “What’s your 100? Join the Captain Tom Challenge!”April 22, 2021
Andrea Speranza from CAFOD’s Campaigns team explains how, by coming together in our parishes to meet with our MPs, we have a chance to build a fairer world after coronavirus.
Continue reading “This summer let’s bring parliament into our parishes”April 16, 2021
CAFOD’s Director, Christine Allen, considers how Pope Francis’ latest encyclical Fratelli Tutti can inspire us all to be a force for change this year and help to build a fairer world.
Continue reading “A year for action and transformation”March 31, 2021
One year, before lockdown, rather than visiting family in Scotland CAFOD’s Anne Fegan decided to have a different Holy Week. She walked the Camino de Santiago, and found each day memorable for different reasons.
Continue reading “Holy Week: Walking the Camino de Santiago”
