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What lit your flame?

As we mark our 50th anniversary at CAFOD, it is a time to reflect on what we have achieved, and how we have fulfilled our mission, both as an organisation and as individuals. In that spirit of reflection, we are asking all staff, volunteers, supporters and other friends of CAFOD to look back over their lives and recall the moment when they were first drawn into the fight against poverty and injustice.

CAFOD’s 50th Anniversary: Special Edition of The Tablet

ITV News at Ten anchorwoman and journalist Julie Etchingham is editing the 1st December issue of influential Catholic news and current affairs publication The Tablet, making her the first guest editor since its inception in 1840. Julie, a lifelong supporter of the aid agency CAFOD, took the helm of the weekly Catholic publication this week to mark the culmination of a yearlong celebration of the charity's anniversary year.

Reflection by Archbishop Pedro Casaldaliga

Not yet beatified but still a saint to many. "Celebrating the Anniversary of our Saint Romero of the Americas is to celebrate a testimony that fills us with prophecy," reflects Archbishop Pedro Casaldaliga.

Afghanistan ten years on: building a future on equality

On the tenth anniversary of the international military intervention in Afghanistan, CAFOD is joining Afghan women’s rights activists to call for more positive change in years to come.

CAFOD receives special greeting from Pope Benedict XVI

CAFOD director Chris Bain attended Pope Benedict’s weekly General Audience on Wednesday morning. During the Audience, Chris presented Pope Benedict with a copy of CAFOD’s 50 year anniversary book, and Pope Benedict offered a particular greeting to CAFOD. He said: