Tag: Caritas

Dutton recognized the increasing fragility of the world, with ongoing conflicts, humanitarian crises, and the plight of millions affected by climate change and poverty

“We look forward to working closely with [Archbishop Kikuchi] to advance social justice and integral human development”

Alistair Dutton is currently executive director of Caritas Scotland and has over 25 years of experience in the humanitarian field

Caritas — the world’s second-largest international humanitarian aid agency — provides more than just charitable assistance

The Japanese prelate will be serving a four-year term as head of the confederation of 162 Catholic relief, development and social service organizations

Benedict Alo D’Rozario of Bangladesh was first elected into the post in 2019, making him the first lay person to fill the role

"We must never forget that, at the origin of all our charitable and social activity, is Christ himself"

Members of the General Assembly of Caritas Internationalis have come to Vatican City to elect a new president and general secretary

He warned those attending the general assembly “to guard against any ‘political’ drift and thus to remain at the service of the poor, in the spirit of the Gospel”

“It is not enough that the Anawim are provided aid, relief, food, health care, shelter, and other basic necessities”