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30 years of war and growing inequality mean trust – or the lack of it – is a major issue in DRC, complicating efforts to limit the spread of Ebola.

Faith-based organisations are often able to help, through trusted relationships. Our statement. ⤵️

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Read more in @The_Tablet. ⤵️

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As the Global Partnerships Conference takes place in London, we support a model that genuinely works in partnership with local actors and empowers them.

This needs to be combined with action to tackle the global debt crisis.

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The Global Partnerships Conference is taking place in London and we're there with our local partners.

More about the event and the vital importance of working in partnership with local actors.

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The @CAFOD hosted side event on "Scaling Local Leadership in Crisis Response" is just beginning at the Global Partnerships Conference - great to have partners from Sudan, South Sudan, and Myanmar chairing and on the panel #GPC2026

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"In a world so full of conflict, the pope’s message has struck a chord with millions. In newsfeeds too often overwhelmed by vitriol and hate, the Holy Father has reminded people of the need for dialogue instead of division. His words are a wake-up call for us all.”

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As we look back on Pope Leo's first year, CAFOD Director Christine Allen said, “Over the last twelve months we have heard Pope Leo repeatedly calling for ceasefires, an end to war, a return to dialogue, and working for peace.

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"Pope Leo's very first words from the balcony at St Peter’s were, ‘Peace be with all of you’. This voice of peace is vital in our world today, and he has continued to share that message, following in the footsteps of his predecessor, Pope Francis.

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In Lebanon, CAFOD partners are bringing hope to communities torn apart by conflict. At a time when many in Africa are living with the impact of war, unfair debt burdens, and inequality, Pope Leo’s visit showed how we can ‘walk together’ as a global church.

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In the last year Pope Leo has travelled to Lebanon and to countries across Africa, meeting those living out their faith in some of the most challenging contexts imaginable.

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I was fortunate to be standing next to a Nigerian priest, who was translating his words into English - another example of the Pope’s message stretching beyond borders, where tens of thousands of people had gathered from across the world, to be a part of history.

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CAFOD Director Dr Christine Allen was in St Peter's Square when he greeted the world for the first time, and reflects on that moment, “Witnessing Pope Leo emerge onto the balcony of St Peter’s as the new Pope a year ago was a very moving experience.

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I remember the crowd’s reaction, hearing him speak first in Italian and then in fluent Spanish - powerfully illustrating that the Pope is a leader for the whole world, regardless of nationality.

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Our Director of Advocacy, Neil Thorns, reflects on the first 365 days of Pope Leo XIV, their impact and how's they've shaped our work.

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The UK Government has a unique ability to intervene with legislation to tackle the global debt crisis.

Writing in the @Independent, @BambosMP sets out the need for urgent action and what the UK government can do. Read more. ⤵️

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Read more about our work in Colombia https://t.co/idvRJPNfif

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Pope prays for victims of violence in southwestern Colombia - Vatican News https://t.co/50ux4aEJmu

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In #Colombia CAFOD works alongside Afro-Colombian community leaders, Indigenous leaders, human rights defenders and small-scale farmers in protecting their environment and the rights of their communities.

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Today, 34 organisations from across the globe release a joint statement ahead of the Illicit Finance Summit.

Together, we’re calling for stronger rules, greater transparency, and real accountability in the gold trade.