Our local Church partners in Venezuela are standing alongside communities. Archbishop Jesús González de Zárate Salas explains more about the work they are doing and calls on people to come together in prayer. Support the Venezuela Earthquake Appeal. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4faRVVS

Join us in praying for the people of Venezuela and all who are working to support survivors. 🙏 More on the Venezuela Earthquake Appeal. ⤵️ https://cafod.org.uk/give/donate-to-emergencies/venezuela-earthquake-appeal

The World Cup captures the world's attention and Pope Leo has spoken about sport's value as a powerful tool for peace. In Zimbabwe and South Sudan, your support helps fund sport for young people which is a tried and tested peace building tool. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4gg7M6N

Bishop Nicholas Hudson expressed the solidarity and prayers from the Catholic community in England and Wales that go out to all in Venezuela. We're grateful to the Bishop for his support of our Venezuela Earthquake Appeal. https://bit.ly/4eYu1vy

20,000 people were invited to a car park in Beirut to collect food packages. Our colleague Alex recently saw how the process works and explained more about the current situation in Lebanon. More about our work and how to support it. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4oSBb9e

Many survivors in Venezuela are currently sleeping in makeshift shelters and there is an urgent need for safe shelter, food and clean water. Our trusted local partners are helping our neighbours. More on the situation and how to help. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/3R0mtk5

The Venezuela Earthquake Appeal has been launched by the @decappeal.bsky.social in response to the catastrophic level of destruction. Local partners are providing vital water, food and shelter. Your donation today will reach affected families. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4faRVVS

In Venezuela, our local Church partners are supplying emergency water and food for earthquake survivors and running shelters. Damage to infrastructure has left communities cut off and more support is urgently needed. What's happening and how to help. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/3R0mtk5

The @decappeal.bsky.social has launched the Venezuela Emergency Appeal in response to the scale of destruction caused by last week's catastrophic earthquakes. Please donate now. ⤵️ https://cafod.org.uk/give/donate-to-emergencies/venezuela-earthquake-appeal

The full impact of the damage caused by the earthquakes that struck Venezuela is becoming clearer. Our local Church partners are working to help survivors. Support the @decappeal.bsky.social Venezuela Earthquake Appeal. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4faRVVS

Our local Church partner Caritas Venezuela have been responding since immediately after the two earthquakes that struck the country. Janeth explains more about their key priorities. Find out more about the Venezuela Earthquake Appeal. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4faRVVS

Our trusted Church partners in Venezuela are already helping earthquake survivors with emergency water, food and shelter. Our Venezuela Emergency Appeal 👉 https://cafod.org.uk/give/donate-to-emergencies/venezuela-earthquake-appeal

Speaking on Sunday in Spanish, Pope Leo expressed his "closeness to the Venezuelan sisters and brothers affected by the recent earthquakes" and called for international solidarity. Our local Church partners are helping survivors. Find out more. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4faRVVS

Today, we celebrate Saints Peter and Paul. With their intercession, may we hear God's call and follow Jesus's way of generosity, compassion and justice. 🙏

Where are we currently after last year's Jubilee debt campaign? https://cafod.org.uk/campaign/the-global-debt-crisis

Our Church partners in Venezuela are helping with emergency water, food and shelter following the recent earthquakes. We've committed funds to the response in Venezuela already and your donations mean we can get help to our neighbours. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/3R0mtk5 📸 Caritas Venezuela

We are praying for the people of Venezuela after devastating earthquakes struck near Caracas. Our thoughts are with all those affected, including those working tirelessly to save people trapped under the rubble. Please join us in prayer 🙏

Tomorrow, our partner Jackeline Mendoza Díaz from the Peruvian Amazon will speak at an event called Gold's Dark Web: The Hidden Price of a Booming Market. More on the event. ⤵️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/golds-dark-web-the-hidden-price-of-a-booming-market-tickets-1990765953557

Tell England to give unjust debt the red card. 🟥󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 9 in 10 of the world's private debt contracts are governed by UK law. Our justice system is the referee global private lending. A new Debt Justice Law would be an open goal. https://cafod.org.uk/campaign/the-global-debt-crisis #TackleUnfairDebt

Today was our Young Leaders Conference which celebrated our inspiring young people as they come to the end of their time on the programme. 💚 Partners from Peru and Bolivia shared more about working with indigenous and Amazonian communities.

The violence in Lebanon has never stopped despite reported ceasefires. Our Emergency Programme Officer, Chantal Abou Zeid, wrote more for The Tablet about the situation in Tyre where the need for humanitarian support remains high. ⤵️ www.thetablet.co.uk/blogs/tyre-e...

It's time to act for a just peace for all who call the Holy Land home. The situation is urgent. Churches and Christian organisations across the UK are uniting in response. Find out more about the coalition. 👉 justpeacecoalition.com

Around 9 million people inside Sudan have been displaced by fighting. 4.3 million Sudanese are in neighbouring countries. Kayode saw a camp where almost 30,000 displaced people now live. Here, he describes what he saw and our work. https://bit.ly/4sET4J1 #WorldRefugeeDay

Great to see parishes already signing our petition calling for a Debt Justice Law and for the government to lead internationally on much-needed reform of the broken system. ✍️ 💚 Campaign with us. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4oxisjj 📍Holy Child and St Joseph, Bedford and Holy Family, Freckleton

Earlier today at his General Audience, Pope Leo XIV expressed his sorrow at the damage caused by escalating strikes on Ukraine and urged all to pray for an end to the war. 🙏 More about our work in Ukraine. ⤵️ https://cafod.org.uk/give/donate-to-emergencies/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal

Sudan is in its fourth year of war but we remain hopeful that the country can rise again. Kayode heard more from people holding onto hope during a recent trip. Donate to help provide vital support. ⤵️ https://cafod.org.uk/give/donate-to-emergencies/stand-with-sudan

Spending on debt is going up. 📈 34 African countries currently spend more on external debt payments than on health or education. Find out more about what's caused this current crisis and how the UK Government can help fix the debt system. ⤵️ https://cafod.org.uk/campaign/the-global-debt-crisis

Most people in Gaza face a daily struggle to access even the bare minimum amount of water. They face impossible choices between drinking, hygiene or cooking. In response, our partner Caritas Jerusalem is operating water trucks and providing emergency WASH kits to communities.

As we celebrate the Feast of the Sacred Heart, we are reminded by what Pope Leo said about having a personal relationship with Jesus and learning how to have compassion for the world. ❤️ 🌍

Teams go into the #FIFAWorldCup on a level footing. Off the pitch, finance favours richer nations. Low-income countries are struggling with a deepening debt crisis, but it doesn't have to be this way. We want a fair system that treats all the same. https://bit.ly/4uAFYgR

In Lebanon, local Church leaders are calling for accountability and a response from the international community after the Israeli military ordered another evacuation of Tyre, in the south. Our Director of Advocacy, Neil Thorns, spoke to The Tablet. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4dZmPQH

The UK is a debt superpower. This means when we campaign, we can make a genuine impact. Learn more about how repayments servicing debt harm poorer countries and sign our petition to demand a UK Debt Justice Law and urgent reform of the global debt system. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4xkv3uh

Great to see Bishop Patrick McKinney and Bishop Philip Egan signing our petition for debt justice! ✍️ Parishes across England and Wales played a crucial role in our Jubilee campaign and we can't wait to see more signings. Find out more. ⤵️ https://cafod.org.uk/campaign/the-global-debt-crisis

The Bonn Climate Change Conference started today and these meetings halfway between COPs provide important opportunities for progress. Our Climate Policy Lead, Liz Cronin, is there and explains more about our focus on climate finance.

Magnifica Humanitas by Pope Leo XIV has been out for two weeks now and the encyclical asks crucial questions about technology and what it means to be human. More from our Director of Advocacy, Neil Thorns. https://cafod.org.uk/pray/magnifica-humanitas-explained

Why do our volunteers choose to give us their time and what does it mean? No matter your motivation, interest or skills, there's a place for you. Find out more about volunteering. ⤵️ https://cafod.org.uk/volunteer #VolunteersWeek

Earlier this week, Ed Miliband set out the Government's Seventh Carbon Budget. Faith leaders have responded to welcome the Government following scientific advice and urge strong implementation to care for our common home.

“It was everything I needed. I don’t even have the words to say how happy I am,” says Elisangela. Following a 23-year struggle, SEMEANDO helped turn Latin America’s largest occupied building into a legally owned building providing safe and dignified housing.

One-in-five people in Lebanon have been forced to flee home. The ceasefire exists in name only as towns and villages are attacked. More about the situation and our response as local experts provide food, water, shelter and more. ⤵️ https://cafod.org.uk/news/emergencies-news/lebanon-conflict

🏃 Helping at events 🏫 School visits ⛪ Speaking at Mass 🪙 Organising fundraisers Volunteers bring so much and demonstrate that a better world needs all of us. Find out more about the role you could play. ⤵️ https://cafod.org.uk/volunteer #VolunteersWeek

For #VolunteersWeek, we would like to thank all our volunteers who help us with their time and abilities. 💚 Long-serving volunteers have been recognised especially for their inspiring service with blessings from Pope Leo. More in The Tablet. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/49ySG8l

It's the final day of May - the month dedicated to Mary. While we've honoured mother Mary this May, too many mothers face danger in childbirth. Act now. Give to our Marian Appeal to help more mothers like Yeukayi give birth safely. ⤵️ https://cafod.org.uk/give/appeals/marian-appeal

It's Trinity Sunday and Pope Leo XIV writes in Magnifica Humanitas about how love is received and shared through the Trinity. More about his first encyclical. ⤵️ https://cafod.org.uk/pray/magnifica-humanitas-explained

Our football team recently had the pleasure of travelling to St Mary's College, Oscott to take on a team of seminarians (don't ask about the score). ⚽ Thanks to all at Oscott for their hospitality and it was a privilege to also have the chance to share more about our work. 💚

We're in the final days of May - the month dedicated to Mary. We are called to love and walk with our neighbours. Your gift to the Marian Appeal will support mothers and babies around the world. See more. ⤵️ https://cafod.org.uk/give/appeals/marian-appeal

As Ebola spreads in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the next few weeks will be crucial. Our trusted local partners are responding now. The Church runs a considerable amount of health facilities and helps to share practical and safe advice on containing the virus.

Our Head of Region for Africa, Kayode Akintola, recently saw the damage caused by the war in Sudan and heard testimonies from people who travelled in search of safety. Your support helps us respond with water, food and more. Stand with Sudan. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4sET4J1

Airstrikes have not stopped in Lebanon and it has been a ceasefire in name only. Our colleague Fadi explains more about the current humanitarian situation and how our local partners are responding. https://cafod.org.uk/about-us/where-we-work/middle-east/lebanon

On Monday, Pope Leo XIV published Magnifica Humanitas and his first encyclical focuses on big technological and moral issues. More on this new document. ⤵️ https://cafod.org.uk/pray/magnifica-humanitas-explained

Magnifica Humanitas was published today. Pope Leo's first encyclical is addressed to all people of goodwill and explores how we safeguard the human person in the time of artificial intelligence. Find out more about its contents and what we can do. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4wOflan