Articles on this issue "Caritas Internationalis"

Gaza Christians Going Without Mass

Border Authorities Deny Entrance to Nuncio

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As Palestinians stranded in Gaza face a humanitarian disaster due to blocked borders, Christians there also face beginning Advent without Mass. Israeli authorities Sunday refused to allow the …

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Caritas Responds to Pakistani Quakes

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Caritas teams are responding to a series of earthquakes that hit southwestern Pakistan today; the death toll is at 170 and climbing. Caritas teams are on the ground in the Balochistan region. …

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Caritas Vietnam Begins Work

Government Gives OK After 32-Year Hiatus

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Caritas Vietnam has reopened operations after 32 years without working in the Communist country. The aid organization began work Oct. 22, with the approval of the government. It will focus on …

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Caritas Wants Migration as Choice, Not Necessity

Plans Participation at Global Forum

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At a global forum next week on migration, Caritas will be urging nations to support the Millennium Development Goals, so that migration can become an option, not a necessity. The international …

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Caritas Aiding Flood Victims in India

2.5 Million Homeless, Towns Cutoff

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Caritas India is responding to the immediate needs of rescue and evacuation as entire villages are being cutoff by flooding in India's planes. The charity reported Friday that more than 2.5 …

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Caritas and representatives of the Church in Africa will be appealing to international organizations not just for aid for Africa, but for aid that is effective. The international charity …

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Caritas Brings Relief to Georgia

Urges Nations to Respect Civilian Lives

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As Russia announced that it was withdrawing troops from Georgia after a week and a half of conflict, Caritas Internationalis is focused on supplying humanitarian relief. A ceasefire has been …

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Beyond Condoms in the AIDS Debate

Interview With Caritas Expert on HIV

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Teaching abstinence outside marriage and fidelity within has been proved to be much more effective in decreasing the spread of HIV than simply distributing condoms, according to the special …

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Caritas Group Decries European Immigration Rule

Recalls Opposite Situation in Colonial Times

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The Caritas network of Latin America and the Caribbean is reminding Europe that immigrants are not delinquents. A joint statement from representatives of the network responded to the "Return …

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Millennium Goals: Empty Promises?

Caritas Urges G-8 Leaders to Make Good on Commitments

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The president of Caritas Internationalis is lamenting that at current rates of progress, the Millennium Development Goals set to be attained by 2015 may take 100 years to reach. Cardinal Oscar …

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The secretary-general of the aid group Caritas Internationalis joined with other world leaders in making a pledge to end poverty among women. Lesley-Anne Knight joined with leaders including …

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Caritas Zimbabwe Urges End to Waiting

Calls Delay in Election Results a Recipe for Tension

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The Caritas aid organization joined its voice to that of international and African leaders urging Zimbabwe to announce a winner to the March 29 elections. In a statement released today, …

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Caritas Calls for End to Gaza Violence

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Caritas Internationalis has called for an end to the spate of military attacks and killings in Gaza that have left 118 Palestinians killed and more than 300 injured in just six days. Three …

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How Caritas Really Helps

Interview With Aid Organization Official

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When Caritas responds to an international crisis it does more than deliver material aid, because the people they are helping are more than material beings, says a Caritas director. Paolo …

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War-Survivors Appeal for Kenyan Peace

Offer Firsthand Experience to Promote Dialogue

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Caritas staff members who have firsthand experience of war and conflict are appealing to Kenya's government and civilians to make peace. The eight signatories issued the appeal through Caritas …

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