Giorgio Gotra
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Working at
@cidse.bsky.social
, pilgrim of hope.
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Thank you to MEPs
@chahim.bsky.social
and Peter Liese for joining our (co-organised with
@misereor.bsky.social
) breakfast this morning at COMECE for a cross-party exchange on the future of
#EU
climate policy, between international expectations and European political realities after
#COP30
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CIDSE
19 days ago
🔴 After
#COP30
— The World Cannot Ignore
#Belém’s
Call for Climate Justice. ➡️ Read the latest CIDSE press release on the main takeaways from COP30 here:
www.cidse.org/2025/11/23/a...
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After COP30 — The World Cannot Ignore Belém’s Call for Climate Justice
PRESS RELEASEBrussels, 22 November 2025 EN As the dust settles in Belém after two weeks of intense negotiations, CIDSE recognises both the renewed spirit of multilateralism on display and...
https://www.cidse.org/2025/11/23/after-cop30-the-world-cannot-ignore-belems-call-for-climate-justice/
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CIDSE
20 days ago
🪧From
#Belém
to the world: ✝️ More than 300 catholic organisations from more than 40 countries raise a united call to protect our common home and stand with the most vulnerable. ➡️ Read the full statement:
cidse.org/2025/11/21/a...
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From Belém, a global synodal voice for ecological conversion
From the heart of the Amazon, Cardinals, Bishops, religious orders and organisations from around the world united at COP30 to reaffirm their commitment to creation and to those suffering most from the...
https://cidse.org/2025/11/21/a-global-synodal-voice-for-ecological-conversion/
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CIDSE
23 days ago
📹 Our colleague Liz,
@cafod.bsky.social
climate policy lead, shares her thoughts on the importance of
#COP30
and her hopes for the conference, particularly on
#climatefinance
. She also explains why what is happening in
#Belém
is so significant this year, particularly in the context of the
#Jubilee
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CIDSE
22 days ago
📹 Our colleague
@mathieuparis.bsky.social
, debt advocacy officer at
@ccfd-tsolidaire.bsky.social
, explains his work and the one of his colleagues at
#COP30
negotiations, as well as the close relationship between debt justice and climate finance. 🪧"There is no climate justice without debt justice"!
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CIDSE
22 days ago
🌎Join us in solidarity for
#ourcommonhome
! ✝️We invite Catholics and people of goodwill everywhere to sign the
#COP30
statement from the Cardinals, Bishops and Catholic organisations in Belém. 👉 Sign here:
cidse.org/2025/11/19/s...
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Sign-On for the COP30 Catholic Statement
Catholic actors, cardinals, and others present at COP30 and the Peoples\\\' Summit have agreed to release a statement together at the conclusion of COP30. We invite all Catholics present in Belém to s...
https://cidse.org/2025/11/19/sign-on-for-the-cop30-catholic-statement/
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Josianne Gauthier
25 days ago
Week 1 in
#Belem
for
#COP30
with
@cidse.bsky.social
felt both longer and too short. Inside the venue, progress on just transition and climate finance still needs real political will. Outside, the People’s Summit breathed hope, urgency, solidarity. The Amazon is speaking, are we listening?
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CIDSE
2 months ago
🌱 “We must move from collecting data to caring… from discourse to ecological conversion.” – Pope Leo XIV 🌍 “COP30 must be the COP of Hope.” – Marina Silva At
#RaisingHope
, urgency turned into hope & action. The movement is strong, and we will keep flowing like a river past obstacles. ✨
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CIDSE
2 months ago
[1/4] A few hours after the
#RaisingHope
conference in Castel Gandolfo closed, CIDSE's Secretary General,
@josiannegauthier.bsky.social
reflected on her main takeaways, focusing specifically on what lifts our spirits in challenging times.
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2 months ago
🚨ELSiA calls on EU leaders to show courage and compassion ahead of
#COP30
in Belém. Our letter urges stronger EU climate ambition, a just transition and solidarity with those most affected by the climate crisis. Read more 👉
elsialliance.org/elsia-calls-...
#LaudatoSi
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CIDSE
5 months ago
🌍 Bishops from Asia, Latin America & Africa call for urgent
#climateaction
ahead of
#COP30
, for justice, peace & care for our common home. At CIDSE, we amplify this call from the Global South.
#COP30
is a pivotal moment for bold action. 🌱 ➡️
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CIDSE
6 months ago
🌱 As
#SB62
ends, CIDSE leaves Bonn facing a stark truth: 2025 marks a year of reckoning & resolve. We turn now to
#COP30
in Belém, committed to the fight for climate & global justice — inspired by people, communities, & movements who refuse to give up on our common home. 🌍 👉
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6 months ago
🌍 An urgent call to EU leaders: act with ambition, fairness and courage in setting the updated NDC and 2040 climate target. The climate crisis demands nothing less.📄 Read our full letter:
elsialliance.org/elsia-calls-...
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Congrats
@berndnilles.bsky.social
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6 months ago
🎙️ We’re live at
#LaudatoSi
Day in Brussels! Kicking off an essential conversation on how EU policy can align with integral ecology, climate justice & human dignity.
#ClimateJustice
#JustTransition
#FoodSystems
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6 months ago
"Our world is changing rapidly & we need everyone on board; without collective effort, meaningful change simply won’t happen." MEP
@manuelaripa.bsky.social
"To create real change, we need an integrated food policy connecting production, trade & consumption." Béla Kuslits
@europeanjesuit.bsky.social
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Rachel Simon
7 months ago
A strong
#FfD4
outcome is essential to address
#climatecrisis
& fossil fuel lock-in
#COP29
did little to address Global South climate finance needs.
#EU
must back strong FfD4 outcomes and solutions via
#UN
on sovereign debt, tax, and clarify rich country obligations on climate & development finance
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CIDSE
8 months ago
🕊️ Today we lost a champion for the voices of the marginalised & the victims of injustice.
#PapaFrancesco
taught us not to be indifferent to the cry of the earth & the cry of the poor, but to act with compassion & solidarity. 🙏Thank you for your incommensurable service.
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Gaza pastor: 'We live in a cage'.
www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...
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Gaza pastor: 'We live in a cage' - Vatican News
Fr. Gabriel Romanelli, the pastor of the Latin-rite Church of the Holy Family in Gaza, speaks to Vatican News about the parish's unceasing prayers for ...
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-04/gaza-pastor-popes-calls-mean-so-much-to-us-we-live-in-a-cage.html
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CIDSE
8 months ago
🎬 Join us live from the
@europarl.europa.eu
for a
#pressconference
with the director of the award-winning documentary
#NoOtherLand
. 🔗 Watch live:
www.cidse.org?event=no-oth...
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“No Other Land” Documentary Screening
In a moment of profound significance, the documentary No Other Land - co-directed by Palestinian and Israeli filmmakers - was awarded the Oscar for Best Documentary Film at the 97th Academy Awards. T
https://www.cidse.org/?event=no-other-land-documentray-screening
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9 months ago
📢 How is Laudato Si’ driving ecological action in Europe? 🌍🌱 The Living Laudato Si’ survey from 2023 identified impactful Catholic sustainability initiatives across Europe. 🚀 Check out this inspiring project from
@cafod.bsky.social
, the LiveSimply award 👇 🔗
youtu.be/PKZ4k8DhckI
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Livesimply award: Catholic communities inspired by Pope’s encyclical to live sustainably | CAFOD
YouTube video by CAFOD
https://youtu.be/PKZ4k8DhckI
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Thank you COMECE for convening this informal meeting of Catholic organisations working with the EU institutions. It was an excellent opportunity to learn more about each other's work and to explore and find new ways forward! 🕊️
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"In deserts of poverty, volunteers offer signs of hope"
www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...
#Jubilee
#Hope
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Pope: In deserts of poverty, volunteers offer signs of hope - Vatican News
Cardinal Michael Czerny, delegated by Pope Francis, presides over the Mass for the Jubilee of the World of Volunteering. He reads the Pope's homily ...
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-03/pope-in-deserts-of-poverty-volunteers-offer-signs-of-hope.html
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#turndebtintohope
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9 months ago
It’s a wrap! 🌍✨ What a powerful day of solidarity, action & hope! We gathered, we spoke out, and we committed to
#DebtJustice
. Now, we keep pushing for change. 🙏 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us! 📢 Sign the petition:
buff.ly/eohbyjt
#TurnDebtIntoHope
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9 months ago
🚨 Debt justice is not just a financial issue—it is a moral imperative 🚨 Today, ELSiA comes together w/
@caritaseuropa.bsky.social
to
#RethinkDebt
, call for
#DebtJustice
& a future where no one is trapped in debt cycles that rob dignity & opportunity. Join us as we Turn Debt into Hope! 🌍✊ 🧵⤵️
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#Lent
begins today, and this year is special because it coincides with the
#JubileeYear
and the 10th anniversary of
#LaudatoSi
' 🕊️
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One of my favorite moments in Brussels, the first Tuesday of every month.
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CIDSE
9 months ago
🚨 Debt injustice keeps millions in poverty 🚨 As we enter
#Jubilee2025
, CIDSE calls for urgent action: ✅ Debt Cancellation & Restructuring ✅ Holding Private Creditors Accountable ✅ Structural Financial Reforms ✅ Justice for the Most Affected 🔗 Learn more:
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Breaking the Chains of Debt: CIDSE’s call for Justice and Equity
Statement As we enter the Jubilee Year 2025, CIDSE supports the global call for debt justice, recognising that unsustainable debt traps millions of people in poverty. In the Global South, debt repayments...
https://buff.ly/41Abj87
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📣 60 years of commitment to global justice: proud to be part of it! ✊
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Caritas Europa
10 months ago
⏳ The time for debt justice is now! 100+ nations are trapped in a debt crisis, threatening lives & stalling climate action. We join the
#TurnDebtIntoHope
campaign to demand: ✔️ Debt cancellation ✔️ A fair financial system ✔️ Bold EU leadership 📢 Learn more:
lnkd.in/euWXMXUk
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CIDSE
10 months ago
🌍🚨 Cutting humanitarian & development aid puts millions at risk! CIDSE stands in solidarity with organisations worldwide condemning these cuts and calling governments to reverse them. Aid is about humanity and responsibility. 🔗
www.cidse.org/2025/02/11/d...
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Defending human dignity
Catholic development agencies call to protect development and humanitarian aid CIDSE, the international family of Catholic social justice organisations, stands in solidarity with many organisation...
https://www.cidse.org/2025/02/11/defending-human-dignity/
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CIDSE
11 months ago
🌍 250+ MPs and MEPs call for
@ec.europa.eu
action on Gaza human rights 🌍 Parliamentarians urge the
#EU
to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement due to breaches of its human rights clause. Ahead of next week’s Foreign Affairs Council, will the EU act? 🔗https://buff.ly/42q8zuN
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Caritas Europa
11 months ago
High-quality, sustainable food should be a right, not a privilege. Yet, today’s food system forces trade-offs that harm farmers, consumers, and the planet.🌎
@caritasfrance.bsky.social
has launched several initiatives for a fairer food system🍽️ 📰Learn more
www.caritas.eu/addressing-f...
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Addressing food injustice with Caritas France
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CIDSE
11 months ago
🌍 Faith-based organisations say
#NOtoOmnibusRegulation
New EU proposals announced by
@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu
could weaken key parts of the European Green Deal, putting laws like the CSDDD at risk. These laws are vital to protecting human rights and the environment. 🌱 🔗https://buff.ly/3PLRvbm
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✨ Ready to start the year inspired? ✨ Justice et Paix invites you to join us for this year’s World Day of Peace presentation from Pope Francis! 🕊️ Let’s dive into this Jubilee Year’s powerful message on Hope and Forgiveness. 👉 Register now: 🔗
buff.ly/3DVzsNf
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Presentation of Pope Francis’ Message for the World Day of Peace 2025
Justice and Peace Europe invites you to a presentation of Pope Francis’ Message for the World Day of Peace 2025 with Mrs Maria Hammershoy, co-president of Justice and Peace Europe, and MEP Charles Goe...
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"We pray that in this Year of
#Jubilee
, the dream of
#MartinLutherKing
Jr. (🎂 today) can become a reality: “That children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.”
catholicstarherald.org/honoring-dr-...
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Honoring Dr. King in the Jubilee Year of Hope
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivers his “I Have a Dream” speech in Washington, D.C. (Public Domain photo) As the
https://catholicstarherald.org/honoring-dr-king-in-the-jubilee-year-of-hope/
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CIDSE
11 months ago
🚨Over 160 CSOs, trade unions & activists say
#NoToOmnibus
We want an EU that leads on the protection of people & planet. Weakening the
#CSDDD
,
#CSRD
&
#EUTaxonomy
is a betrayal of the EU’s commitments. 🔗https://buff.ly/40vn7rz
@eccjorg.bsky.social
@ec.europa.eu
@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu
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Pope Francis' widely-anticipated autobiography
#Hope
hits bookshelves in 80 countries this Jubilee, and includes narrated memories, anecdotes, photos, and elements offered personally to readers.
www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...
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Pope Francis' autobiography 'Hope' hits bookshelves in 80 countries - Vatican News
Pope Francis' widely-anticipated autobiography 'Hope' hits bookshelves in 80 countries this Jubilee, and includes narrated memories, anecdotes, ...
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-01/pope-francis-autobiography-hope-bookshelves-in-80-languages.html
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Dean Dettloff
11 months ago
A humble appeal to theologians and Christian media: Christians around the world are organizing for debt justice during the Jubilee Year. They'll do it with or without the help of theologians and journalists, but it's a unique opportunity to show how valuable these fields are for Christian action.
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"The debt (disaster) is back. Developing Countries are being choked by debt: This could be the year of breaking free.
www.ipsnews.net/2025/01/deve...
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Developing Countries are Being Choked by Debt: This Could be the Year of Breaking Free
The debt disaster is back. Indeed, the aid agency Cafod reports that developing countries today face “the most acute debt crisis in history”. At least 54 countries are in a debt crisis – more than dou...
https://www.ipsnews.net/2025/01/developing-countries-choked-debt-year-breaking-free/
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CIDSE
11 months ago
🌍 Hello, BlueSky! 🌱 We’re excited to join this platform to share bold ideas, question systems, and explore meaningful alternatives, while bringing our mission for global justice to this new space. Follow us for updates, inspiring stories, and more!
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Caritas Europa
11 months ago
👋 Hello, Bluesky community! We’re excited to be here, bringing our mission of advocating for social justice and supporting people living in vulnerable situations to a new platform. Follow us for updates, inspiring member stories, and more.
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#PopeFrancis
delivers his ‘State of the World’ address at the annual Audience for Members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See, and calls for a diplomacy of hope based on truth, forgiveness, freedom, and justice.
www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...
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Pope proposes ‘diplomacy of hope’ to members of Diplomatic Corps - Vatican News
Pope Francis delivers his ‘State of the World’ address at the annual Audience for Members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See, and ...
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