Pandemic and economy worsen situation for Syria’s minority Christians

The worsening coronavirus pandemic and economic conditions in Syria are further deepening poverty and hardship for Christians, who find themselves trapped in a political stalemate, religious freedom advocates say. “The situation is becoming worse, people are calling me every day and asking for help. I speak with people in Aleppo, Homs and Damascus, and they don’t know... Read More

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October 12, 2020

New UN nuncio addresses economic inequities made worse by Covid-19

In a recent address to the United Nations’ Economic and Financial Committee, Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, the Vatican’s newly appointed nuncio, took note of the many economic inequities made worse by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “From states to families and individuals, almost no-one has escaped the economic hardship due to the consequences of the virus and these... Read More

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October 7, 2020

Cardinal Farrell to lead commission determining confidential contracts

Continuing his efforts to ensure financial transparency and accountability, Pope Francis has named Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell, prefect of the Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life to lead a commission that determines which economic activities remain confidential. The pope also named Archbishop Filippo Iannone, president of the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts, as secretary... Read More

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August 13, 2020

Economic consequences of Covid will increase rough sleeping, charity warns

A new approach on homelessness is needed to help people off the streets for good, according to a new report. The Salvation Army said “amazing progress” had been made in recent months to help the homeless, but warned that the economic consequences of the Covid pandemic will increase rough sleeping and force families into expensive... Read More

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July 24, 2020

Merger of Foreign Office and Dfid must not lead to lack of expertise, warn MPs

MPs have warned that the merger of the Foreign Office and Department for International Development (Dfid) must not lead to a lessening of aid expertise. The Commons Foreign Affairs Select Committee insisted creating the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) ‘risks weakening the cultures of each department’. The study said the merger raised ‘the possibility... Read More

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July 23, 2020

UK to cut aid spending by £2.9 billion due to economic hit from Covid-19

Britain is to cut its global aid budget by £2.9 billion this year due to the economic hit of the coronavirus crisis. However, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab insists the UK will still meet its commitment to spend 0.7 per cent of gross national income (GNI) on international development. Government sources said that a “line by... Read More

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July 9, 2020

Bishop for the Environment urges Government to put climate change at heart of pandemic economic recovery

At the start of the second annual London Climate Action Week, the Bishop for the Environment, Bishop John Arnold, joined UK faith leaders in calling for the government to focus its economic recovery strategy, post-Covid-19 lockdown, on the urgent need to reduce the impact of climate change. In the open letter, representatives from Britain’s faith... Read More

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July 1, 2020

Mexican bishops call for more robust response to Covid-19 crisis

Mexico’s bishops have expressed alarm over the scope of the Covid-19 crisis, which they say is continuing to expand across the country even as health authorities allow the gradual resumption of economic activity. The bishops also called for a more robust government response to the pandemic – both on the health and economic fronts –... Read More

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June 22, 2020

US bishop says Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing will ensure victims will be treated ‘justly’

The US Diocese of Syracuse has filed for reorganisation under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code, citing the financial implications of more than 100 lawsuits alleging past child sexual abuse as well as the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. ‘From the start of my ministry among you, it has been my intent to... Read More

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