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Everyone here at CAFOD would like to wish you all a blessed and happy Christmas. Thank you for all the support and prayers you gave throughout the year.

Pope Francis, in his message for the World Day of Peace on 1 January 2023, reflects that conflict in Ukraine and elsewhere, following on from the coronavirus pandemic, has increased insecurity for the most vulnerable.

As Pope Francis marks ten years as Pope, we look at ten of our favourite moments from his papacy so far.

Pope Francis is visiting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan from 31 January to 5 February to meet with people who have been forced to flee their homes to escape violence, to pray for peace and an end to division.

This Easter, a time of new life and new beginnings, CAFOD warmly welcomes a new Chair to its Board of Trustees – Bishop Stephen Wright.

The Egypt climate summit starts after a year where the climate crisis has devastated lives in East Africa and Pakistan.

Cardinal Parolin, the Holy See's Secretary of State, delivered a message on behalf of Pope Francis to COP27 in Egypt.

Catholics across England and Wales have sent messages urging the government to rethink our global food system, reverse aid cuts in East Africa and deliver the UK’s COP26 commitments.

On Sunday 16 October, Songs of Praise will celebrate CAFOD’s 60th anniversary in their milestone moments episode.