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A legacy of love: honouring Pope Francis’ years of service
We give thanks for Pope Francis’ extraordinary legacy, and we commit to carrying his vision forward in our work and our lives.

Pope Francis. Photo: Vatican Media
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Sakhina is a Rohingya refugee living in the world's largest refugee camp in Cox's Bazar. Photo: Caritas Australia
Caritas Australia’s Christmas Appeal is a way to spread joy and love to those in need this holiday season.

Timor-Leste is one of our closest neighbours, yet the country continues to grapple with severe challenges such as poverty, food insecurity and high rates of gender-based violence. Our team at Caritas Australia recently spoke with two dedicated staff members who work on the ground in our Timor-Leste office - Fernando Pires, Caritas Australia’s Country Representative in Timor-Leste and Domingos Aquino, Team Leader for Australian Humanitarian Partnership Disaster Ready Projects.

Kirsten Sayers interim CEO of Caritas Australia and Senator Wong at the launch of Anchors in a Crisis. Photo credit: DFAT.
Caritas Australia has launched a new report, looking at the benefits of and barriers to women holding leadership positions in humanitarian response.

Abraham and Gladys have seen firsthand the impact of climate change on their community in Malaita, in the Solomon Islands. Photo: Rose Clough/Caritas Australia
Ahead of the November COP29 meeting in Azerbaijan, communities from the Pacific are highlighting the urgent, direct impact of climate change on their lives.

Caritas Lebanon waving a flag. Photo: Caritas Lebanon.
The ongoing conflict in Gaza has had a ripple effect in Lebanon with continued armed confrontation on Lebanon's southern border, leading to a dire humanitarian crisis.
Governor General Sam Mostyn and Caritas Australia Interim CEO Kirsten Sayers at the ANCP 50th anniversary celebration on the 5th November. Photo credit: Caritas Australia.
ANCP is the government’s longest running program, having just celebrated its 50th year.

Sudanese women working as farmers in neighbouring Chad. Photo credit Caritas Mongo.
In September, Caritas Internationalis and ACT Alliance, in collaboration with the Bishops of Sudan, launched a critical appeal to address an urgent crisis. The crisis? One of the most urgent and underfunded crises of recent years, the humanitarian emergency in Sudan.

Priscilla holding a basket of eggs. Photo: Caritas Australia.
World Food Day is a United Nations international day, celebrated worldwide on 16 October each year. This observation promotes sustainable agriculture, the improvement of rural livelihoods and the eradication of hunger and malnutrition.

Temporary shelters housing people displaced by the conflict in Gaza. Photo credit: CRS.
Every action counts. Here are three powerful ways you can support families in Gaza and Lebanon during this time of devastation:

Anatercia helps her elderly grandmother on the farm where they grow corn, beans, sweet potato, casava and lettuce. The farm is over an hour walk away from home so when her grandmother can’t make the journey, other community members help Anatercia. Photo: Emidio Josine/Caritas Australia
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Each year, 11 October marks the International Day of the Girl Child. The theme for this year is “Girls’ vision for the future”. This message advocates for urgent action to break the barriers that exclude girls from the opportunities and experiences that their male peers disproportionately receive.

Destruction in Gaza. Photo: Caritas Jerusalem
A year ago, on October 7, 2023, the world witnessed an unimaginable tragedy as terrorist attacks claimed the lives of over 1,200 Israelis and led to the abduction of 250 others. Over the past year, the horrors of war have escalated, with the Israeli Government’s bombardment and invasion of Gaza killing over 40,000 Palestinians.

Global Gifts are a way to make a life-changing impact on the lives of those in need this Christmas season, while also celebrating the joy of giving with your family and friends.

Young boy fleeing Odessa, Ukraine at the Palanca border crossing. Photo Marijn Fidder/Caritas Germany.

Keynotes at the Season of Creation Convocation focused on the themes of 'Wonder', 'Weave' and 'Heal'.

What does it mean for Caritas Australia to be part of the Church Agencies Network Disaster Operations (CAN DO) network?

Oliva stands near her home in Karatu District, Tanzania. Photo credit: August Lucky.
Celebrated on September 8th every year, World Literacy Day promotes literacy as a fundamental human right and a key to social and economic development

Caritas Maroc distributing food to affected communities. Photo: Caritas Maroc
In the immediate aftermath of the earthquake, Caritas Australia launched an emergency response appeal to support our partner, Caritas Maroc.

Emergency Food Supplies For Displaced People In Ivano-Frankivsk. Photo: Caritas Ukraine.
Having the resources to respond effectively and efficiently before, during and after emergencies are crucial for saving lives and rebuilding communities.

Pope Francis is set to visit Indonesia, Timor-Leste, and Papua New Guinea during a month-long apostolic journey.

Give a gift that gives back with a Global Gift card
Caritas Australia’s Global Gift cards are a way to bring together charitable donations with Christmas gift-giving.

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