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   Ca·ri·tas

   /ˈkärətäs/

   

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   • 1. Christian love of humankind; charity.

   Word Origin mid 19th century: Latin.

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2. • Helping hand of the Church

     • The diverse members give us our strength – from small groups of volunteers to some of the biggest global charities. Inspired by Catholic faith, Caritas is the helping hand of the Church – reaching out to the poor, vulnerable and excluded, regardless of race or religion, to build a world based on justice and fraternal love.
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   What does Caritas mean?

   • Caritas means 'love'. We are a family of 162 national Catholic relief and development agencies working across the world. Our work is inspired by the Gospel.

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   What does Caritas do?

   • Caritas promotes integral human development so that people in the worst off and most disadvantaged communities are free to flourish and live in peace and dignity. We work to ensure that our natural environment is managed responsibly and sustainably in the interests of the entire human family.

   Mission - Caritas

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   What is Caritas International?

   • The name Caritas Internationalis refers to both the global network of Caritas organizations and to its general secretariat based in the Vatican City in Rome, Italy . Collectively and individually, their missions are "to serve the poor and to promote charity and justice throughout the world".

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   Where is Caritas based?

   • In the early 21st century its membership included more than 160 organizations active in more than 200 countries. Headquarters are in Vatican City. Originally known as Caritas, the organization was founded in Germany in 1897 by a young Roman Catholic priest, Lorenz Werthmann, to provide social welfare services to the poor and disadvantaged.

   Caritas Internationalis | Catholic charity, humanitarian aid, social

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4. www.caritas.orgCaritas - Ending poverty, promoting justice and restoring dignity

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   Caritas means 'love'. We are a family of 162 national Catholic relief and development agencies working across the world. Our work is inspired by the Gospel.

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     Inspired by Catholic faith, Caritas is the helping hand of...

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     Caritas Internationalis was created in the 1950’s with the...

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5. www.caritas.org › what-we-doOur Work - Caritas

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   Our Work - Caritas. What does Caritas do? Caritas works in rich countries and not so well off ones, in the Northern hemisphere and the global South. We consider integral human development as the guiding principle for our longer-term projects, but responds efficiently and effectively to sudden onset emergencies too.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Caritas_InternationalisCaritas Internationalis - Wikipedia

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   Caritas Internationalis (Latin for "Charity International") is a confederation of 162 national Catholic relief, development and social service organizations operating in over 200 countries and territories worldwide.

7. www.britannica.com › topic › Caritas-InternationalisCaritas Internationalis | Catholic charity, humanitarian aid ...

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   Caritas Internationalis, international confederation of Roman Catholic charitable organizations and international groups dedicated to promoting peace, economic justice, and human welfare. In the early 21st century its membership included more than 160 organizations active in more than 200 countries. Headquarters are in Vatican City.

8. caritas.us › faith-detail › what-does-caritas-mean-0-0What does Caritas Mean? - Caritas

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   Aug 4, 2017 · Caritas is a Latin word meaning 'love.' As used in the Latin scriptures it simply means 'love', as in, Deus caritas est, 'God is love.' 1 John 4:8. Because of its derivation, the word caritas was associated with notions of dearness and preciousness.