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”December 7, 2022
A church in east London is home to a kitchen garden that has raised thousands of pounds for CAFOD. Parishioner Lance Lawlor Smith writes about how this garden has made him feel connected to the people across the world.
Continue reading “Grow local, think global”December 7, 2022
Catherine Gorman from our Theology team reflects on Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem and how it is mirrored by the journeys that many people still face today.
Continue reading “A journey towards Christmas”November 29, 2022
In early November, 50 women gathered in the London Jesuit Centre on a cold and rainy evening for the ‘Leaders of the future: Catholic women in public life’ event, which was co-organised by CAFOD and the Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales.
Continue reading “Leaders of the future: Catholic women in public life”November 3, 2022
As Advent approaches, Catherine from our Theology team shares some ways to help you mark this season of waiting, hope and expectation.
Continue reading “Getting ready for Advent”October 20, 2022
It only feels a short while since the COP26 climate talks ended, but the next conference – COP27 – is about to kick off in Egypt.
Continue reading “How you can call for action on the climate crisis at COP27”October 18, 2022
This October, CAFOD runners lined up in the London Marathon and the Royal Parks Half Marathon. Both events were amazing, with great weather, great crowds and of course our incredible runners!
Continue reading ““It was incredible to complete this amazing event”: At the finish line with CAFOD’s marathon runners”October 13, 2022
As World Food Day approaches, Francis from our Theology Programme moves from Jeremiah to Jesus to see what lessons we can learn about the food system today.
Continue reading “From a broken food system to broken bread”September 29, 2022
Caroline Stanton of CAFOD’s Theology team, suggests five ways we might pray for the world food crisis this Harvest.
Continue reading “Five ways to pray for the world food crisis”
