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CAFOD disappointed by draft language from G20 communique leaks

Analysis by CAFOD's Economist Christina Weller: "The development ambitions of the G20 are not evident in this morning's leaked draft of the communique. The hope is that this indicates there is more to come on the G20's development agenda in a separate document."

Act on Poverty: Prime Minister thanks CAFOD supporters

After last year’s general election, CAFOD supporters called on the new UK government to Act on Poverty, demanding action on aid, climate change and making business work for the poor. Now David Cameron has replied.

Press release: Xstrata mine protests: Aid agency CAFOD welcomes release of Peruvian partners

Two CAFOD partners who had been detained by police whilst investigating human rights abuses near Anglo-Swiss mining company Xstrata‟s new Tintaya site in Peru have been released along with six others. Their arrest on unsubstantiated charges came following complaints of intimidation by local security forces.

Press release: Rio +20 agreement has “little meat on the bones”, says Catholic aid agency

The Rio+20 UN Conference on Sustainable Development has “little meat on the bones” and failed to deliver concrete measures to tackle climate, food and financial crises for the poorest and the planet, says CAFOD.

Faith in Nigeria

Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Jos promotes cooperation in the everyday and normal aspects of living as the best way of overcoming conflict.