Statements and Speeches
Official positions and advocacy messages on key global issues.
Caritas South Sudan stands with the Sudan and South Sudan Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SSCBC) in raising alarm over the escalating violence and political tensions in South Sudan. The recent clashes, arrests of political leaders – including First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny – and the displacement of innocent civilians, especially women and children, are […]
To government parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change As faith leaders and organisations from across Latin America and the Caribbean, we have come together to reflect on the current reality of the climate emergency. Every day we face the irreversible consequences of climate change. Our territories, understood by us as sacred, […]
Caritas strongly condemns the resumption of airstrikes across Gaza, which have resulted in the deaths of over 400 people and injured hundreds more. This marks the largest escalation of violence since the ceasefire in January and has once again plunged civilians into fear, suffering, and displacement. The bombardment is a grave violation of International Humanitarian […]
‘I urge all parties to the conflict to commit themselves to a cessation of hostilities and to the protection of the civilian population of Goma and other regions affected by the military operations (…) and the swiftest possible end to all forms of violence’. Pope Francis Caritas joins His Excellency Ngumbi Ngengele, Bishop of Goma, […]
‘I urge all parties to the conflict to commit themselves to a cessation of hostilities and to the protection of the civilian population of Goma and other regions affected by the military operations (…) and the swiftest possible end to all forms of violence’. Pope Francis Caritas joins His Excellency Ngumbi Ngengele, Bishop of Goma, […]
Caritas is deeply concerned about the imminent implementation of the two bills[1] passed by the Israeli Parliament late October 2024, prohibiting UNRWA’s presence and operations across Gaza, the West Bank and East Jerusalem. As a result, UNRWA has been ordered to vacate all premises in occupied East Jerusalem and to cease its operations by 30 […]
For 15 months we have watched unspeakable atrocities in this war with horror. At least 64,260 Palestinians and hundreds of humanitarian aid workers have been killed[1] in attacks that flagrantly violate international humanitarian law and human rights law. Caritas Internationalis and Caritas MONA welcome the announcement of this long-overdue ceasefire as a step towards long-lasting […]
“Without education, the future of a whole generation of migrant and refugee children and young people is at risk”. On the occasion of International Migrants Day 2024, Caritas Internationalis highlights the importance of education for people on the move in order to develop their human potential and promote their full integration and contribution to society.In […]
On behalf of Caritas Internationalis, Secretary General, Alistair Dutton signed the Declaration of Humanity on December 5 at a ceremony hosted by the British Embassy to the Holy See. The event marked the 16 Days of Activism campaign against violence against women. The Declaration of Humanity by Leaders of Faith and Leaders of Belief unites […]