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Thank you for taking part in CAFOD’s Festive Fun Runs

December 17, 2023

The Christmas Fun Run in Liverpool – 27 Dec 2023

‘Tis the season of joy and goodwill, and what better way to celebrate Christmas than taking part in a CAFOD festive fun run! This month, we saw our Nativity Fun Run taking place in Clapham Common and our Christmas Fun Run in Liverpool, Bollington and virtually! Find out how our festive runners helped stamp out poverty this Christmas.

Advent’s invitation to hope

December 7, 2023

Caroline, from our Theology team, reflects on the invitation to hope as we begin a new Church year.

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.

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.

Do fundraising your way!

November 21, 2023

Students at St Edmund’s Catholic Academy, Wolverhampton, selling samosas on Family Fast Day

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!