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Messages to the Brave

Last year, 164 people were killed while protecting their land from industries like mining and logging. Hundreds more were threatened or criminalised. 

Some people around the world risk everything to defend our sisters and brothers and our common home. And it’s not just the environment. Brave individuals risk everything to speak up for peace and human rights too.  Don’t forget them this Christmas.

A prayer in remembrance

Say a prayer for those who mourn and may we remember those who have gone before us. 

Light a candle in memory

Who is in your heart this season of remembrance? Visit our virtual votive stand to light a candle, pray and give in loving memory.

General Election

As Catholic voters, we have the chance to ensure candidates standing for Parliament address issues affecting the world’s poorest communities.

World Gifts are our ethical, virtual gifts! Choose to change the lives of those living in poverty this Christmas by giving your loved ones a charity gift. 

For each gift you will receive a beautifully illustrated card with a real-life case study and an explanation of what the gift is.

A sparkle of hope this Advent

Majid told us he felt a “sparkle of hope” when our local experts paid his rent. The conflict in Syria meant Majid and his family were forced to flee from their home.

Advent in your Parish

Advent prayer cards, carol singing sheets and more are available to download or order now for whatever your parish is planning.

Update on the Zimbabwe and Zambia Food Crisis

Millions of people hit by drought in Zimbabwe and Zambia continue to struggle without food or water. Our local experts are on the ground responding to this crisis. 

Help us reach those who need it most. 

Lent is around the corner

Lent is a great opportunity to raise funds for charity, and there's no better way to do it than with family and friends. If you haven't read our A-Z of fundraising inspiration, now's the time!

Cut your carbon footprint

Do you take your reusable shopping bag to the local farmer's market? Have you invested in an energy efficient home? Do your 2020 travel plans involve more trains and less planes? 

Discover some practical tips to cut your carbon footprint. Some of them could be game-changers!

A resolution to make a difference

Have you been meaning to write your will for a while? Many people say it's been on the to-do list for months, if not years!
This New Year why not use CAFOD’s free will service? By including a gift to CAFOD, you can share your blessings with families around the world too. 

Generations Unite

In order to ensure everyone can flourish we need to renew God’s precious gift of creation, enable people to adapt to a warming world and stop the climate crisis from getting worse. 

World leaders will gather at the end of this year in Glasgow for the global climate talks. As the host, the eyes of the world will be on the UK. Tell the Prime Minister to ensure we’re a credible leader.  

Make a difference in 2020

Help us to transform the lives of our brothers and sisters living in poverty overseas by choosing a different sort of challenge in 2020.

A video message from our director

CAFOD Director Christine Allen says: "Coronavirus is exposing the shocking inequality that has long existed in our world. It will have a lasting and disastrous impact on the economies and livelihoods of those who already live on the edge...."

Laudato Si'' week 16-24 May

It''s been five years since Pope Francis urged us to care for our common home together. Here''s how you can help celebrate the anniversary of Laudato Si''.

Highlights from the ''2.6 challenge''

Over the last fortnight, thousands of people across the UK have raised funds in fun ''2.6 challenges''.