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Cardinal’s visit a great success

Over the last few days, we have been very pleased to host – together with the Centre for Catholic Studies at Durham University – HE Cardinal Peter Turkson, President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace.

Campaigns successes: A big thank you for everything in 2011

In a year of economic uncertainty and social change in the UK, CAFOD campaigners stood tall, calling for decision makers and those in power to fight injustice. Here are some of the highlights we enjoyed together.

Bribery Act: No more delays!

Earlier this year, CAFOD supporters lobbied their MPs on the UK Bribery Act, which faced long delays and fears of dilution as a result of intense corporate lobbying of government.

Now, after months of delay, the government has revealed the Act will finally come into force in July this year – a major triumph in the fight against bribery and corruption and their devastating effects on the world’s poorest people.

Keeping the message alive

The Central American University (UCA) in San Salvador provides a focus for intellectual, moral and social action in support of the poorest sectors of society

Parliament honours CAFOD campaigners

On 13 February, MPs and Lords hosted a gathering of campaigners in Parliament to celebrate their shared commitment to tackling poverty.