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Working Internationally

Department of International Affairs

The Department of International Affairs and its associated agencies assist both diocesan Bishops and the Bishops' Conference in developing their policy on international affairs.

International Justice and Peace

"If you want peace, work for justice." Pope Paul VI

International Development

Through CAFOD, the Church in England and Wales works to promote human development and social justice in witness to Christian faith and Gospel values.

Holy Land

The Christian community in the Holy Land represents a physical link between the modern world and the life and times of Christ - the Church in England and Wales works for peace and justice for all in the Holy Land.

Europe

Europe has been widely and profoundly permeated by Christianity - the Church in England and Wales works to safeguard this precious patrimony and to help Europe to build herself by revitalizing her original Christian roots.

Migration and Refugees

National, international, forced, voluntary, legal and illegal migration is a "sign of the times" - the Church in England and Wales works to promote human dignity, human rights and justice for migrants and refugees.

The Vatican

Read about the central administration of the worldwide Catholic Church.


Latest News

Cardinal joins faith leaders' call to halve global poverty by 2015

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WYD 08: Final statistics

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World Youth Day 08: Final Mass and Vigil image gallery

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Pope asks young people to consider their legacy at World Youth Day final Mass

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WYD images: Cardinal meets pilgrims and more...

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Events

Pope Benedict XVI has declared June 2008 - June 2009 the Year of St Paul commemorating the 2,000th anniversary of the Saint's birth

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World Youth Day, the largest youth event in the world, July 2008

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Information, resources, audio reflections and useful links for the seasons of Lent and Easter

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