Tag Archives: caritas
Caritas aids Syrian refugees in Lebanon, Jordan
As violence in Syria continues, thousands of its people have streamed into the neighbouring countries of Lebanon and Jordan. “Syrians are approaching Caritas offices on a daily basis, asking for help,” according to a recent Caritas Jordan field report. “Every … Continue reading
Filed under Emergencies
Poverty and conflict in South Sudan
By Rene Lambert, My colleague, Jane Andanje and I, flew in a small eight-seater plane from Juba to Boma Town in Jonglei, South Sudan. We were on our way to see how Catholic Relief Services and Caritas Internationalis might assist … Continue reading
Filed under South Sudan
Safe haven for migrants on Mexico border
Read in French By Ryan Worms The journey escaping from poverty in Central America in search of prosperity in the United States and Canada is a dangerous one for the migrants who try their luck. More than 20,000 migrants are … Continue reading
Filed under Français, Migration and Trafficking
Concerns mount over conflict in South Sudan
Catholic Relief Services (CRS is a Caritas member based in the US) is poised to respond to the declared emergency in Jonglei State in South Sudan, where an estimated 50,000 people have been displaced since late December due to ethnic … Continue reading
Filed under Emergencies, South Sudan
Départ de la République démocratique du Congo
Par Ryan Worms Alors que je pars prendre le dernier vol international au départ de Kinshasa, la ville est sous tension, la violence gronde. Que sera la ville demain ou mardi à l’annonce des résultats? Nous espérons tous que le … Continue reading
Congo bishops urge peace ahead of elections results
Available in French By Ryan Worms in Kinshasa and Caritas staff The Catholic Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo says the country is on a collision course with disaster unless it pulls back from the brink of violence following … Continue reading
Filed under Congo Elections 2011, Peace and Reconciliation
Cardinal Rodriguez: “Durban climate talks risk moral apartheid”
By Patrick Nicholson Caritas Internationalis President Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga says failure at climate talks in Durban is a “moral apartheid” that cannot be allowed to happen. Just as South Africa’s Apartheid era policies sought divisions along race lines, says … Continue reading
Filed under Climate change, Durban COP 17/CMP 7
Durban climate talks: We have a voice
By Patrick Nicholson Thousands of civil society campaigners marched through Durban to protest at a failure of governments within the UN climate talks to make progress on cutting greenhouse gas emissions and providing financing for poor countries to adapt to … Continue reading
Filed under Climate change, Copenhagen Summit
Caritas lobbies G77 bloc at Durban climate talks
By Adriana Opromolla, Caritas Internationalis policy analyst Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga brought the concerns of Caritas members to one of the most important negotiating groups at the Durban climate talks: the 132 nation G77 and China bloc of developing countries. … Continue reading
Filed under Climate change, Durban COP 17/CMP 7
Durban climate talks: African voices urge climate justice
By Patrick Nicholson African faith leaders sent a strong message to delegates at the UN climate change conference in Durban, urging political leaders to take the decisions necessary for the survival of humanity. “We demand that our political leaders honour … Continue reading
Filed under Climate change, Durban COP 17/CMP 7
