It was an honour to join Archbishop Isao 菊地功 (Isao Kikuchi) for his elevation to the #CollegeOfCardinals. Congratulations you Eminence! It was also very precious recognition by Pope Francis Pope Leo XIV of Caritas and the work of all our @IamCaritas Members around the world.

Thank you Ambassador Chiba Ambasciata del Giappone presso la Santa Sede for your generous reception to celebrate @IamCaritas President Archbishop 菊地功 (Isao Kikuchi)'s elevation to Cardinal.

+Antoine Audo, Chaldean Bishop of #Aleppo is an old friend & trusted analyst of the situation in #Syria🇸🇾 I hope this analysis holds and points the way to a stable and tolerant future for the country in which all communities can live peacefully together. indcatholicnews.com/news/51280

#Debt payments rob >3.3Bn people of education, health care, salaries, pensions & dignity. Today @IamCaritas launches its #JubileeDebtCampaign to #TurnDebtIntoHope. Please sign our petition & join us striving for #DebtJustice in 2025: turndebtintohope.caritas.org

An honour to meet Ghady G. El-Khoury, new Charge d'Affairs for #Lebanon to the Holy See and discuss recent developments in the country and region. Caritas Lebanon, Caritas MONA

The announced #ceasefire in #Gaza offers hope for #Palestinians in the Strip, for the #HolyLand & the region as a whole. But #peace & stability will be a longer journey & a huge international effort is needed to save and rebuild people's lives. Caritas Jerusalem caritasjr.org/caritas-gaza-f…

Honoured to present the #SCHR Principals to His Holiness Pope Francis @pontifex, & discuss geopolitical trends & current #humanitarian priorities with His Holiness Secretary of State, Archbishop Gallagher, while hosting them at @IamCaritas in #Rome this wk.

Good morning #Aleppo! It is very encouraging to see & feel the cautious optimism that a new era is dawning in #Syria. There is a real window of opportunity but there is much to do & the #InternationalCommunity must help quickly. Lift the #Sanctions! Rehabilitate infrastructure.

Thank you to our amazing Caritas Syria team in #Aleppo. It is inspiring to see your continuing work and presence, and always a pleasure to be with you. Thank you for your hospitality & your faithful service of Caritas' mission for all people. Caritas MONA

Tomorrow two laws take effect in #Israel banning UNRWA in #Gaza, #WestBank and #EastJerusalem, w devastating consequences for #Palestinians who desperately need #HumanitarianAssistance after 15 months of Israeli bombardment. Caritas statement here: caritas.org/2025/01/carita…

“Stopping USAID abruptly will kill millions of people and condemn hundreds of millions more to lives of dehumanising poverty. This is an inhumane affront to people’s God-given human dignity, that will cause immense suffering.” caritas.org/2025/02/closur…

Sitting w people forced from their homes by militia in N #BurkinaFaso 🇧🇫 as they wait to receive help from Caritas, 60% of humanitarian aid in the country will be lost if US help is withdrawn. This will kill many. Statement here: caritas.org/.../closure-of… Ocades Caritas Burkina /Dédougou OCADES FADA

#Peace must soon come to #Ukraine but it must be just & fair, that does #justice to the history & sovereignty of Ukraine, & brings stability, freedom & hope to its people. Caritas continues to bring light and hope to its people. You are not forgotten! caritas.org/2025/02/3-year…

Caritas condemns reckless aid cuts. The UK slashed aid by 40%, the US froze assistance, and others pulled $12.5B. Millions now suffer from hunger and disease. This is a failure of humanity. Read more: bit.ly/4h2woN4 #AidCuts

Nice to talk to John Swinney about how honoured we were to represent our constituencies, & the gratitude & fondness they feel for Pope Francis Pope Leo XIV,& to share our shared love of healing times on the Ardnamurchan peninsula. Also to meet NI FM Michelle O’Neill. SCIAF 🧡 Caritas