Hundreds of children from vulnerable families risk starting the school year without supplies: Caritas Moldova launches the 10th edition of the "Backpack with a Future" campaign.
Caritas Moldova, together with the Ministry of Education and Research and in partnership with Catholic Relief Services, aims to work closely to organize training programs for teachers and activities that develop social-emotional, civic, and personal skills among children and young people in the Republic of Moldova.
That same evening, on the first day of the week, when the doors of the house where his disciples had gathered were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you!” (John 20:19)
Today marks four years since the start of violent aggression against Ukraine, four years in which thousands of lives have been shattered, families have been torn apart, and millions of people have been forced to leave their homes in search of safety.
Every year on February 11, the Catholic Church marks World Day of the Sick, commemorating the Virgin Mary of Lourdes, a symbol of hope and healing.
On International Day for Online Safety, we remind ourselves that the digital environment offers immense opportunities for learning and socializing, but also real risks for children.