Children with disabilities may face stigma, but nun encourages parents

A Nigerian nun working in Ghana urged parents of children with disabilities to see their situation as gift from God and not a curse. Sister Olivia Umoh, a member of the Daughters of Charity, said she understands it often is difficult to care for children with disabilities, but “I want to encourage parents that they... Read More

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July 22, 2020

‘Kick in the teeth’ for developing countries as G20 shun debt relief call

Catholic aid agency CAFOD has criticised G20 finance ministers for ignoring calls for assurances on debt relief, saying it is a “kick in the teeth” for developing countries as they struggle to cope with the Covid-19 pandemic. The criticism comes after Catholic bishops and other representatives from the UK’s faith communities called on Chancellor Rishi Sunak... Read More

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May 1, 2020

CAFOD launches emergency appeal as millions in developing countries face devastation of coronavirus

Catholic aid agency CAFOD has launched an urgent appeal to respond to the unprecedented global challenge of tackling the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19) in some of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable communities. “Coronavirus is a tsunami heading towards the homes of millions of poor communities who have nothing to protect themselves from its devastating... Read More

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April 13, 2016

Pope calls on end to death penalty worldwide

Pope Francis has urged additional support in abolishing the death penalty worldwide and eradicating the external debt of developing countries. Working to build dialogue, peace and justice in ‘our complex and violent world’ is a huge and difficult task that requires seeking the common good, he said in a written message to participants at a... Read More

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