Catholic groups work to feed Brazilians affected by job loss and Covid-19

As unemployment increases and Covid-19 infections surge in the country, Catholic entities in Brazil are ramping up efforts to feed the increasing number of people going hungry. “The pandemic did not only affect those who live on the streets. It has hit even those who have homes,” Fr Revislande dos Santos Araújo of Our Lady Consolata Parish in... Read More

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June 28, 2019

Fears over ‘lost’ £88m to help feed poorest children prompts inquiry demand

Some £88 million destined to help feed the poorest children is feared ‘lost’, ministers have been warned. Former welfare reform minister Frank Field raised concerns over what happens to cash from the free school meals (FSM) budget and called for the spending watchdog to investigate. The Hungry For Change report said the issue of FSM... Read More

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October 17, 2018

Lack of progress fighting hunger is shameful, pope says

At a time of technological and scientific progress, “we ought to feel shame” for not having advanced in “humanity and solidarity” enough to feed the world’s poor, Pope Francis said. “Neither can we console ourselves simply for having faced emergencies and desperate situations of those most in need. We are all called to go further.... Read More

Catholic Times, News – Vatican, News – World

April 11, 2018

Support farming families, bishop urges Government

An Irish bishop is urging the Government to support farming families amid an escalating fodder crisis. The crisis has seen farmers running out of feed for their animals following poor weather last summer coupled with a very long winter period. Earlier this year the UK and Ireland was hit by a bitterly cold wave of... Read More

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