Category - caritas

Caritas warning over international food crisis

agency reporter — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:52:15 +0000

A Catholic aid agency has warned that the spiralling cost of food will exacerbate global malnutrition already affecting over 820 million people in developing countries. “Currently we have over 40 times the population of Australia who are malnourished”, said Caritas Australia.

Catholic agency calls for Gaza action as residents seek help from Egypt

staff writers — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 09:02:45 +0000

As Gaza residents flood into Egypt seeking basic goods for survival, Caritas Jerusalem, the Catholic aid network, is joining church, United Nations agencies and NGOs in calling for measures to end the escalating crisis in Gaza.

Caritas conference focuses on drug concerns in Palestine

staff writers — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 21:35:37 +0000

The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking was arked in Palestine this week with a church-backed conference promoting the benefits of a drug-free lifestyle and exploring support for those affected by drugs.

Death of church worker highlights continuing Darfur carnage

staff writers — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:48:12 +0000

As the security situation in Darfur continues to deteriorate and hundreds more local people die, an Action of Churches Together - Caritas employee has been killed in western Darfur, highlighting the ongong carnage.

Radical Archbishop continues to inspire says aid agency

staff writers — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 12:26:21 +0000

Archbishop Oscar Romero’s words and deeds continue to inspire, 27 years after his assassination, a Catholic agency has said.

Churches back global justice at World Social Forum

staff writers — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 21:53:02 +0000

Ceremonies in Nairobi's Holy Family Roman Catholic Basilica and All Saints Anglican Cathedral, together with a procession from one to the other church, are part of events being organized by the All Africa Conference of Churches/Caritas Ecumenical Platform to mark the opening of the 7th World Social Forum (WSF).

Caritas remains concerned about health crisis in Palestine

staff writers — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 16:00:49 +0000

As tension and violence continues to escalate in Gaza, Caritas Jerusalem, the Catholic aid agency, continues to be alarmed at the ongoing deterioration of the health situation in the Palestinian Territories - and involved in practical work to redress the situation.