Fr. Pedro Arrupe, SJ, 28th Superior General of the #Jesuits, was ministering in #Hiroshima 80 years ago today on August 6, 1945, and used his medical training to help care for the wounded. Read his account: ow.ly/Wi3S50Kea9I

Pope Leo reflects on Hiroshima anniversary: "Today marks the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of the Japanese city of Hiroshima, and in three days we will commemorate that of Nagasaki. I wish to assure you of my prayers for all those who suffered the physical,

While there are huge challenges affecting work in Gaza, our partners are still reaching people. Earlier this year, Caritas Jerusalem secured additional medicine for a project providing health and other care to displaced families. Our latest update. ⤵️ cafod.org.uk/news/emergenci…

📣Unfortunately, we've had someone drop out of the Cardiff Half Marathon on Sunday 5th October. 🙃 Do you know anyone who would be interested in taking up this place for CAFOD ? 🏃🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏿‍♂️🎽 Need to be signed up by 11th August. So don't delay! Fundraising target is £350 -

Where we work - focus on Nigeria 🇳🇬 Despite being Africa’s largest economy, Nigeria still faces big development challenges: political unrest, conflict and climate disasters like floods and heat waves. The country’s population is growing rapidly. This is having an impact on the

In El Fasher, people are eating peanut husks due to widespread hunger. Bishop Yunan Tombe explained more to the BBC World Service about the situation and expressed his hope that people across Sudan can find peace.

Learn more about the wider situation in Sudan. cafod.org.uk/about-us/where…

Today, and in these days, I weep for the people of Gaza as they face not just a continuation of their immense suffering but an escalation in their hardship and desperation. Our Lady of Gaza, pray for us. St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, pray for us. rcdow.org.uk/cardinal/news/…

#WorldHumanitarianDay is next Tuesday - 19 August - and our weekly intercession is for courageous humanitarian workers around the world. You can find our library of intercessions here: cafod.org.uk/pray/prayer-re…

Ni allem wneud hyn hebddoch chi. Diolch yn fawr. We couldn’t do it without you. Thanks to everyone across the country who has supported our work through another challenging year.

Statement from the Llywydd on Hefin David MS.

Today is the Feast of Saint Maximilian Kolbe. On 14 August 1941, he was killed after volunteering to take the place of a fellow prisoner at Auschwitz who faced execution. May his bravery and sense of justice continue to inspire. 🙏

CAFOD Mass at Harvington Hall on Feast of St Maximillian Kolbe indcatholicnews.com/news/53036 via @icn_uk

Feast of the Assumption - 15 August - Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Take a moment to read our blog on how Mary's Magnificat can help inspire us to work for a better world in the Jubilee Year of Hope ⬇️ bit.ly/4mg0nUW 🙏

Mary's song, the Magnificat, strengthens the hope of the humble, those who hunger, God's hard-working servants. Those who bear witness to tenderness and forgiveness in places of conflict, and all peacemakers who build bridges in a broken world, are the joy of the Church. They are

Today is the 108th birthday of Óscar Arnulfo Romero. St Oscar Romero, pray for us #StOscarRomero

In 1917, Saint Oscar Romero was born today, on the Solemnity of the Assumption. We've been inspired by his life for years and so have many more. Here are some places we know that celebrate his remarkable life.

Saint Oscar Romero was born on the Solemnity of Assumption 1917. May his witness and prayers sustain us in our work for a more just world. Find more resources to celebrate his life here: cafod.org.uk/pray/romero-pr…

We're celebrating and looking back at the first 100 days of Pope Leo XIV. 💯 cafod.org.uk/news/blogs/100…

Our prayer from this week's gospel reflection🙏 Lord of justice and mercy,  Give us courage to speak truth in love,  to challenge injustice even when it divides.  May we be peacemakers not through silence,  but through justice rooted in your radical love. Amen.