We join with others in celebrating the installation of Archbishop Richard Moth as the 12th Archbishop of Westminster. We also give thanks for Cardinal Vincent Nichols’ many years of faithful leadership and wish him every blessing for the future.

Today is #WorldRadioDay! 📻 In Lima, Peru, our partner Warmi Huasi are working with vulnerable girls and boys to run a student radio channel, giving them a voice to discuss challenges like bullying and how to create friendly, peaceful schools.

In less than a week, thousands step into Lent with the #BigLentWalk. Meet the walkers – from an 85-year-old trailblazer to familiar faces – taking on 200km in 40 days for life-saving water. 🌟 ⤵️ https://cafod.org.uk/news/blogs/meet-the-star-walkers-of-the-big-lent-walk

It all starts in a week's time on Ash Wednesday...💚 Join us to walk 200km over 40 days in Lent and help raise funds for life-saving water. 🚰 All you need to get ready to take on the #BigLentWalk. ⤵️ https://walk.cafod.org.uk/

Ahead of the Bangladesh election, we pray for a fair, peaceful and safe election. 🙏 May the elected government represent all its people fairly and remain accountable to its citizens, especially the most excluded so that everyone may have the opportunity to flourish.

It's World Day of the Sick and in his message, Pope Leo talks about the need to actively go out and love our neighbours as Christians as love is not passive. We also believe that a better world needs all of us. 💚 Read the message in full. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4bcaXtH

Today, we mark the Feast of Saint Josephine Bakhita. 🙏 She is the patron saint of Sudan, South Sudan and the victims of human trafficking. While the land of her birth faces a devastating humanitarian crisis, we can look to her example of love and reconciliation.

👣 Walk 200km 📆 Over 40 days 🚰 Raise funds for life-saving water 🪙 Ash Wednesday is next week and with it, the start of the #BigLentWalk! There's still time to sign up. ⤵️ https://walk.cafod.org.uk/

Pope Leo has urged people to support Ukrainians through prayer while infrastructure is under attack during the cold winter. With partners we help supply hot meals, provide shelter and psychological counselling. Learn more about our work in Ukraine. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4rFVgjv

🕯️ Ahead of Candlemas tomorrow, we reflect on Jesus being the 'light of revelation' as we start looking ahead to Lent. https://walk.cafod.org.uk/

Tomorrow is Racial Justice Sunday. Our faith calls us to challenge racism in all forms because every person is made in the image of God. A better world needs all of us to build communities where all can thrive. See more of our prayers. 🙏 ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4qPUnos

Let's walk this Lent, as children of light. 🕯️ Walk anytime, anywhere for 40 days – raise funds for life-saving water. Sign up now to the Big Lent Walk. ⤵️ https://walk.cafod.org.uk/

Yesterday, we attended a parliamentary panel on the UK’s Role as a Global Debt and Tax Superpower in the Wake of Aid Cuts along with Tax Justice UK , @savechildrenuk.bsky.social , @bondngo.bsky.social and @labourcid.bsky.social.

Today, the world marks Holocaust Memorial Day and this year's theme is Bridging Generations as a reminder that remembrance lives through us all. The Church has resources and reflections available to help people commemorate the day. ⤵️ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/holocaust-memorial-day/

Pope Leo yesterday: "Ukraine is being hit by continuous attacks, leaving entire populations exposed to the cold of winter." One element of our work with partners is delivering firewood and repairing windows. More on what we do in Ukraine. ⤵️ https://cafod.org.uk/about-us/where-we-work/ukraine

As we mark the #InternationalDayOfEducation, let's take a look back at some of Pope Leo XIV's comments on the value of education and the contributions made by Catholic education.

We we find education to be an act of hope. Much of our work helps young people to make the most of their time learning. Other work we support helps ensure families can have enough money to keep their children in education. 📍 Peru, Bangladesh, DR Congo, Ukraine #InternationalDayOfEducation

The Traitors ends, but the real challenge begins. Harry Clark turns faithful, will you join him? Strengthen your faith in the #BigLentWalk. ⤵️ https://walk.cafod.org.uk/

Energy and Net Zero Secretary, Ed Miliband, visited Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Primary School in Doncaster to learn about their Care for Creation project which is inspired by Catholic Social Teaching.

Governments around the world have failed to act with the urgency needed in response to the humanitarian crisis in Sudan. Call on the UK Government to step up and show political leadership. Sign our petition today. ✍️ ⤵️ https://bit.ly/3NrCCgi

There are 30 days to go until Ash Wednesday and the next edition of the #BigLentWalk. 👣 We want to make it the biggest yet as we raise funds for life-saving water. Sign up now. ⤵️ https://walk.cafod.org.uk/

Last week, the CAFOD APPG met and heard a briefing from our Sudan team on the ongoing conflict. Fatima and Danish let parliamentarians know more details about the crisis, the challenges and the impact made by our work with our local partners.

Today the Church celebrates Peace Sunday. Earlier this month in his first message for the World Day of Peace, Pope Leo spoke the importance of an "unarmed and disarming" peace. More from that message. ⤵️ https://cafod.org.uk/pray/world-day-of-peace

Tomorrow is Peace Sunday and we can all look to the example of Saint Francis. Pope Leo XIV has announced that 2026 is a Jubilee Year of St. Francis in commemoration of 800 years since his death and recently shared this prayer. 🙏

Children in Syria have had their education interrupted by conflict. Challenges remain but some are now back learning in safe schools. See more in this report from ITV News that was filmed at a school rebuilt by our partner Basemeh & Zeitooneh. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4pGR5CC

Sign up for the #BigLentWalk this year and we'll send a free pin badge and wallchart in the welcome pack. 💚 📬 Succeed in raising over £200 and we'll recognise your contribution with a free beanie. 💝 Sign up today. ⤵️ https://walk.cafod.org.uk/

2025 was the deadliest year for civilians in Ukraine since 2022. People are spending months in temporary shelters due to air strikes. In response, our partners are providing shelter, warmth, food and more amidst sub-zero temperatures. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gv27517yxo

How does debt play such an important role in deepening food insecurity? It diverts resources away from agriculture and encourages countries to grow crops for export. Find out more about these issues and what can be done to build food security. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/49iLwUv

After over 1,000 days of fighting, the international community must act to end the violence in Sudan. Read more in The Tablet about the current crisis and the devastating impact of global aid cuts. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/49x1QkN #KeepEyesOnSudan

The pressure that debt puts on some of the world's most food insecure countries diverts vital resources away from agriculture. Learn more about the scale of the issue and how a new global debt framework can help build food security. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/49iLwUv

Ready for a challenge this Lent? Cover 200km over 40 days as we raise funds for life-saving water. Join us in this year's #BigLentWalk and let's make it the biggest yet! 💪 Find out more and sign up here. ⤵️ https://walk.cafod.org.uk/

Here's a good news story from 2025 you may have missed! In Kenya, the laws that criminalise farmers for saving their own seeds were successfully challenged and declared unconstitutional. More on why this sets a positive precedent. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/49fFq8Q

Yesterday, the war in Sudan reached its 1,000th day. Over 33 million people - more than half of Sudan's population – desperately need emergency aid. Learn more about the crisis and what we're doing in response. ⤵️ https://cafod.org.uk/news/emergencies-news/sudan-crisis

Today marks 1,000 days of conflict in Sudan and the country is facing the world's largest humanitarian crisis. Women and children are paying the highest price and inaction is costing lives. Find out more and sign the petition. ✍️ ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4psumdp

Over 2.33 billion people are facing food insecurity. At the same time, some of the most food insecure countries are spending 75% more on servicing debt. As debt diverts resources away from agriculture, read more on how it impacts food systems. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/49iLwUv

By working with our trusted local partners in Latin America, we stand in solidarity with the people of Venezuela. Find out more about the current situation, the work of our partners and what the Church has said. ⤵️ cafod.org.uk/news/emergen...

How can walking be a way to reflect and reconnect with faith? Read more in our guide as we start looking ahead to the #BigLentWalk and explore the benefits of slowing down, reflecting and keeping hope alive. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/3YnSYJd

Pope Leo's message for the World Day of Peace encourages the international community to challenge how it understands security. Our Director of Advocacy, Neil Thorns, spoke to Vatican News about this inspiring message and how hope endures. More. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4aHCinh

Today on the Epiphany, Pope Leo closed the final Holy Door - bringing #Jubilee2025 to an end. As he spoke, he asked us to consider what we did in the Jubilee year and how it will shape us moving forward. More of what makes us hopeful for 2026. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/3N9XAA8

"May the light of your peace illuminate our world so full of conflict." ⭐ As we celebrate the Epiphany, let us pray and work to carry the spirit of hope cultivated during the Jubilee into this new year.

The last Holy Door will swing shut tomorrow and bring #Jubilee2025 to an end. For the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, our Theology team analyse the story of the Magi and how we can carry hope from the Jubilee through into the new year. https://bit.ly/3LeWDWz

Yesterday, Pope Leo expressed his deep concern at recent developments in Venezuela.

🏫 Schools ✍️ The debt petition 💚 Volunteers 🎨 The Jubilee icon With #Jubilee2025 ending tomorrow, look back on five unforgettable moments from this special year of hope. ⤵️ https://cafod.org.uk/news/blogs/five-unforgettable-moments-this-jubilee-year

For #Jubilee2025, we commissioned this icon from Ethiopian artist Mulugeta Araya. Over the past year, it's been to every diocese in England and Wales and visited an incredible 53 churches! Learn more about the icon. ⤵️ https://cafod.org.uk/pray/jubilee-icon

Are you faithful? You’ve been recruited by Traitors star Harry Clark. Walk 200km in 40 days to help banish global poverty. Sign up to the Big Lent Walk today. 🚶 https://walk.cafod.org.uk/?modal=sign-up

Despite the cold weather and dark mornings, we’re feeling incredibly hopeful for 2026. See why. ⤵️ https://cafod.org.uk/news/blogs/happy-new-year-what-makes-us-hopeful-for-2026

Yesterday, we celebrated the World Day of Peace with Pope Leo speaking about the disarming power of goodness. Let us pray for peace in 2026 and strive for harmony and peace. 🙏

On the first day of this new year, we celebrate both the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, and World Day of Peace. In his message, Pope Leo invites all people to embrace an authentic peace based on love and justice. Read more on his message. ⤵️ https://cafod.org.uk/pray/world-day-of-peace

Happy New Year! 💚 As 2026 begins, our Director Christine Allen looks back on all the inspiring things we saw in 2025 as we aim to make this year one filled with faith, love and real action. https://cafod.org.uk/news/blogs/happy-new-year-what-makes-us-hopeful-for-2026

Best wishes to all as we welcome in 2026! 🎆