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ALT An image of a cross in hills with the sun rising above it. "Jesus said, 'It is finished.' With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit." John 19:30.
ALT A family of three sat down smiling. "This day was made by the Lord, we rejoice and are glad." Psalm 117:24
ALT A photo of Pope Francis with his hand raised as he waves to a crowd. The text reads: "No one can remain excluded because of his or her place of birth, much less because of privileges enjoyed by others who were born in lands of greater opportunity." Pope Francis.
ALT The Houses of Parliament photographed from the other side of the Thames with a projection reading "Ceasefire Now" being beamed onto it.
ALT A photo of the green seats in the House of Commons. Overlaid is a tweet from the CAFOD account. It says: "The Illegal Migration Bill has passed. It goes against everything Pope Francis has asked leaders to do for people seeking safety."
ALT A photo of Pope Francis looking to side with text saying Happy Birthday and the CAFOD logo.
ALT Staff and volunteers from CAFOD, Christian Aid, Tearfund and Friends of the Earth outside Downing Street. Sign says: "Pay up Rishi!"
ALT A cartoon image of the Virgin Mary with text from a prayer. It says: "Mary, mother of God, Mary mother of compassion, we ask for your prayers, Mother of all who are poor, you said 'yes' to God's call. We give thanks for the inspiration of all the women who have answered God's call throughout time - for those who are known as saints and for those whose names are hidden but whose work lives on."
ALT An aerial image of white tents in a refugee camp in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The text reads: "Love your neighbour Jesus, friend and brother, You know what it is like to be hungry and thirsty. You know what it feels like to be a stranger who is made unwelcome. You know the suffering of all who have lost everything. We pray that by welcoming refugees we may show love for our neighbour and be closer to you. Amen.
ALT Photo of Pope Francis with the quote: “Prayer unites us; it makes us brothers and sisters. It is in prayer that our hearts find the strength not to be cold and insensitive in the face of injustice. In prayer, God keeps calling us, opening our hearts to cha
ALT An photo of Pope Francis. At the top is the phrase "Bridges, not walls" and the CAFOD logo. The text reads: "Politicians must develop policies that are humane. It is important that governments work together to establish safe routes." Pope Francis.
ALT A cartoon showing St David with a dove on his shoulder as he carries a basket of vegetables. "St David gathered groups of monks and taught them to live very simple lives. While living very simple lives themselves, they did what they could to help others. The simple lives St David and his monks live teach us to give to others and to be grateful for what we have."
ALT A photo of a tree and field on a cold winter morning. The text says: "Lord Jesus, the angels who announced your birth sang of peace and Mary your mother treasured their words in her heart. Today we strive to bring about a world where all your children live free from the threat of violence and war. May we be lovers of peace givers and creators of hope. We long for the time when those who go hungry are filled with good things and the lowly are raised high. May we be inspired by your love to transform weapons of war into tools of peace. Amen."
ALT A photo of Pope Francis with a blue background. The quote reads: "Climate change is one of the principal challenges facing society and the global community. The effects of climate change are borne by the most vulnerable people." Pope Francis Laudate Deum: To all people of good will on the climate crisis
ALT Quotecard: "How can we fail to acknowledge the existence of an 'ecological debt' incurred by the economically richer countries who have polluted most in the last two centuries?" Pope Francis (pictured)
ALT A photo of CAFOD's Colombia Programme Officer Ulrike Beck. “We are delighted to see the safe release of Liverpool FC’s Luis Diaz’s father in Colombia. Luis Manuel Díaz was handed over to UN and Catholic Church officials, which included CAFOD’s long-standing partner, Monsignor Héctor Fabio Henao. “The Catholic Church has played a key role in peace negotiations in Colombia and is one of the four stakeholders of the current ceasefire between the ELN armed group and the government which has been in place since August (alongside the Colombian Government, ELN and UN). “We are proud to support Monsignor Hector Fabio Henao, who is respected and renowned in Colombia and around the world. He has worked for decades on promoting peace, human rights and an end to the armed conflict."
ALT Child projected onto Houses of Parliament
ALT URGENT projected onto Houses of Parliament
ALT HOW MANY KILLED IS TOO MANY? projected onto Houses of Parliament
ALT CEASEFIRE NOW projected onto Houses of Parliament
ALT An image of a golden sky with some clouds. The text reads: "Prayer on the Feast of the Ascension Lord Jesus, you became man and came to live among us. For love us, you suffered and died for us. Because you are God, you conquered death and rose on the third day. Today, you return to your Father and our Father, but you promised to remain with us till the end of time, and to send us the Holy Spirit. We rejoice and thank you, Lord Jesus. Come Holy Spirit, purify and transform us, kindle within us the fire of your love. Amen."
ALT Students at Holy Family school hold up the Big Lent Walk banner inside a gym.
ALT Students at Holy Spirit school walk by the Big Lent Walk banner in their playground.
ALT Students at Our Lady Queen Of Peace hold the Big Lent Walk banner outside on Parbold Hill.
ALT Students from St Albert's Primary hold the Big Lent Walk banner outside by a shed.
ALT Fr. Robert Thompson and his dog stood by The Black Madonna and Child of COVID-19 Lockdown statue by Kate Egawa.
ALT Louie the dog dressed in a green CAFOD vest.
ALT Therese, Ciara and children stood with prams by the beach.
ALT A graphic with a blue background. The title reads "emergency" in a red border followed by "Israeli - Palestinian Crisis Appeal. Followed by: "Agree to a ceasefire Respect international law Release all hostages Allow humanitarian access"
ALT An older woman and younger girl sit at a table making Parols together while others hang behind them lit up in different colours.
ALT A family making cookies together.
ALT Crowds watch and celebrate while fireworks explode in the distance.
ALT A Nativity scene with small children in outfits dressed as angels, a donkey and a star.
ALT All powerful God, you are present in the universe and in the smallest of your creatures. You embrace with your tenderness all that exists. Pour out upon us the power of your love, that we may protect life and beauty. Fill us with your peace, that we may live as brothers and sisters, harming no one. Credit: From A Prayer for our Earth, Laudato Si’
ALT God of joy God of all Remind me Of the true light of Christmas Of your gift shared. In my own wants And in my own needs I have forgotten Wrapped up in my little world Remind me of your world God of joy, remind me To rejoice Amen. Linda Jones/CAFOD
ALT “I fled my village because of fighting. I witnessed many people being attacked. Properties were lost and my village burned down. I escaped to the swampy area with my children where we stayed for two days without food.” Nyanguet, South Sudan
ALT A photo of St Peter's Square with a prayer for the new Pope: "Faithful God. You guide us on the path of life and your goodness is our constant companion. Be with our new Shepherd Pope Leo XIV, in his service of the Church . Fill him with the power of your Spirit, the peace of your presence and the compassion of Christ. May he walk with you in wisdom and humility and lead us, together with all God's people to embody your love for the world. Amen."
ALT An image of the sun rising over clouds and mountain with text from a prayer. The text reads: "Praised be Living God, have mercy on us, for the times we forget that we belong to each other. You call us to be still, to hear the whisper of our Sister Wind, to feel the radiance of our Brother Sun, and to be nourished by out Mother Earth. Renew us in your healing love. Inspire us to water the earth, and nurture one another, so all may flourish. Together, as one family, may we always sing your praise. Through Christ our Lord, Amen. Rachel McCarthy/CAFOD.
ALT Quote from Christine Allen, CAFOD director
ALT A photo of Pope Leo XIV. "Pope Leo XIV, the 267th pontiff."
ALT Prayer with a candle: God of peace, Show us how to put away the weapons of war and help us destroy the tools of destruction. God of peace, may your kingdom come. God of peace, Teach us to follow the ways of justice and walk with us the paths of truth. God of peace, may your kingdom come. God of peace, Challenge the weapons of war, and banish hatred and division, so that all your children may sleep secure. God of peace, may your kingdom come. Amen
ALT A photo of CAFOD's Director of Advocacy Neil Thorns with his arms crossed. The quote reads: "The Prime Minister cannot be serious? Not showing up at the UN summit, and now backtracking further? He is leaving the UK reputation in tatters and seems oblivious to the impact of the climate crisis. Claims to have ‘over delivered’ are laughable. The impact on people we work with is real. In East Africa we’ve seen the worst drought in over 40 years. Families in Pakistan have had their lives swept away by flooding. 3.3bn people are living in areas which are highly vulnerable to climate change. The UK should be demonstrating leadership on the world stage. Countries who caused this mess need to take responsibility. It is clear the PM is failing to deliver."
ALT A photo of Pope Francis speaking at a microphone. The text reads: "Laudate Deum Pope Francis issues new call for action on climate crisis.
ALT "To all people of good will on the climate crisis - The Vatican released the new Apostolic Exhortation by Pope Francis Laudate Deum, on 4 October 2023. - A document intended to follow up on his 2015 encyclical Laudato Si', On Care for Our Common Home. - Laudate Deum means "Praise God."
ALT What are the key messages of Laudate Deum? - Laudate Deum is an urgent call to tackle the climate crisis, recognising that time is running out. And irreversible damage has already been done. - Pope Francis reminds us that we must continue to hope, because to "say there is nothing to hope for...would mean exposing humanity, especially the poorest, to the worst impacts of climate change."
ALT What does it mean for the Catholic community? - As Christians our motivation to respond is hope-filled, because of the conviction that the risen Christ reconciles all creatures to himself. - As Pope Francis says, "The world sings of an infinite Love: How can we fail to care for it? (#65) - It is time to join together with all people of good will to demand change from those with economic and political power.
