Aldona Vasiliauskienė, the long-serving head of Alytus Caritas, has passed away at the age of 80. She was known for her many years of helping those in need in Alytus.

Luxembourg has introduced a new law to close loopholes exploited by criminals, allowing financial institutions to be warned about accounts linked to CEO fraud, following the Caritas scandal.

Caritas Philippines has expressed alarm over a wastewater spill affecting the Tañon Strait Protected Landscape, a significant marine protected area between Cebu and Negros islands.

Nearly 2 million euros collected from coins thrown into Rome's Trevi Fountain in 2025 were donated to the local Caritas branch, providing support for the poor, lonely, and homeless.

Retired Bishop Grzegorz Kaszak is facing scrutiny for receiving a 10,000 PLN pension while occupying free housing provided by Caritas, prompting a notification to the prosecutor's office by a commission.

Croatian Caritas has initiated a humanitarian aid campaign to assist Venezuela following devastating earthquakes in the country.

Croatian Caritas is set to receive 6.2 million euros from the state for its social and charitable activities, tripling its previous funding amount.

Investigations into the Caritas affair are back in focus following the arrest of Clarissa La Porta, with the Justice Minister providing new details regarding the fate of the seized funds.

The Italian Embassy in Madrid, in collaboration with the Italian Solidarity Association, welcomed the president of Caritas Spain to present a charitable project to the Italian community.

Samuel Cogolati is stepping down from politics to take on a leadership role at Caritas International Belgium, a position ideologically aligned with his previous values.

Krunoslav Siroglavić, a priest from the Požega Diocese, has been elected as the new director of Croatian Caritas at an extraordinary plenary session of the Croatian Bishops' Conference (HBK) and will assume the role in October.

Caritas Philippines has slammed the mass tree-cutting along Quirino Avenue as 'ecological violence,' questioning the environmental cost of Manila’s concrete future.

The number of people at risk of poverty in Austria has increased by 157,000 compared to the previous year, prompting discussions about the causes, the needs of those affected, and statements from Caritas.

Members of a delegation from Mostar's soup kitchen met in Tivat to discuss a donation and further cooperation with the local Caritas soup kitchen.

The Greens, Caritas, and Volkshilfe are calling for, among other things, an end to the ban on supplementary earnings.

In the lawyers' report, the focus is on the "turning point" compared to when she managed the trafficking of women around the former Prime Minister.

The Macedonian Caritas is holding a humanitarian Easter fair today, aiming to promote solidarity and humanity in society and provide support for the most vulnerable citizens.

As a researcher in the field of church/theology and social work, I believe E24's article about Asle Toje's relationship with Caritas deserves attention.

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that a church cannot terminate an employee's contract solely because they have left the church.

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The Croatian Caritas humanitarian campaign 'For Venezuela - Let's bring life back to the ruins!' has successfully collected and distributed approximately 140,000 euros in aid following the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela in late June.

A church in Vienna, taken over by Caritas, is now being used as a versatile community space where people can shop, watch football, and still attend services.

Former Caritas head Georg Cremer expresses concern that good policies are not being recognized in Germany and discusses the black-red plans, stating that the narrative of social cuts is baseless.

The Venezuelan government reported a 'devastating scenario' in Caracas, with a Secretary of State urging Portugal and other countries not to send aid due to transport difficulties, while Caritas and Oikos continue humanitarian efforts.

Retired Sosnowiec Bishop Grzegorz Kaszak has received a free, lifelong renovated apartment from Caritas, sparking controversy.

Croatian Prime Minister Plenković and the Croatian Bishops' Conference have signed an addendum to an agreement, tripling state funding for Caritas to €6.5 million to assist the most vulnerable.

Investigators have made three additional arrests in the 61-million-euro Caritas fraud case, bringing the total number of suspects apprehended to 19.

The Catholic charity Caritas has reported an unprecedented increase in the number of families seeking assistance, highlighting a significant rise in poverty.

Following severe storms with heavy rainfall, hail, and strong winds that caused extensive damage in the Štajerska and Gorenjska regions on Tuesday and Wednesday, Slovenian Caritas and the Red Cross have begun collecting aid for affected residential properties.

A 41-year-old woman was arrested in Rome following a Luxembourg arrest warrant, leading to a new development in the ongoing Caritas fraud affair.

Various groups, including Caritas Philippines, have protested the mass cutting of decades-old trees on Quirino Avenue in Manila for a road project, calling it a 'direct assault on the poor' amid extreme heat.

A report indicates that 75% of individuals seeking assistance from Caritas in Girona experience social isolation, with 60% being women and half working but unable to make ends meet.

Residents of Tanzania's Ruvuma region are being urged to engage with Caritas economic development programs. These initiatives aim to help local communities combat poverty and improve livelihoods.

Approximately 30 participants from various countries, including Colombia, Chile, and India, successfully completed a Croatian language course organized by Caritas Zagreb Archdiocese for immigrants and foreign workers.

Caritas Manila marked a year of significant achievements and milestones in 2025, highlighting its ongoing charitable work.

Caritas and Lebenshilfe in Austria have issued a warning against proposed cuts to funds from the equalization tax fund, which are designated for labor market measures and professional inclusion, noting that many social assistance recipients are people with disabilities.

Caritas Director Claus Schwertner has hailed the "Kirchenschiff" pilot project as groundbreaking, which involves distributing food and clothing from a church. Other associations and cultural initiatives are also invited to participate.

Internal Caritas documents, including emails, receipts, and bank statements, reveal that Asle Toje personally repaid approximately 27,000 Norwegian kroner for a trip to Venezuela.

Poland's Interior Ministry aims to increase the involvement of the Catholic Church and Caritas Poland in crisis situations, proposing that parish facilities be converted into shelters and aid distribution centers.

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that an employee of a church-affiliated organization cannot be dismissed solely for leaving the church, following a complaint from a former Caritas employee.

Following Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, Caritas from Wielkopolska has sent another transport of power generators and warm blankets to Kyiv to help residents cope with electricity and heating shortages.

JRS, with support from CARITAS Canada, has launched a project in the Okoro Utip community of Akwa Ibom, Nigeria, aimed at strengthening residents' resilience against the long-term environmental, health, and livelihood impacts of oil pollution.

Caritas has started distributing humanitarian aid from the United States in two towns located near Havana, Cuba.

A free emotional support line called 'Caritas klauso' has been launched in Lithuania to address the problem of loneliness among older adults, becoming an important resource.

The Vice-President of Caritas, Alexander Bodmann, described seeing 'so much concrete hunger' in South Sudan, a country celebrating 15 years of independence where crisis is a permanent state.

Edcom 2, Caritas Philippines, and Linya-Linya have launched a community-based literacy campaign called 'BOOKsan ang Kinabukasan: Kwento Mo ‘To!' to help children in underserved communities in the Philippines.

Caritas Kotor Diocese has launched a humanitarian campaign, '10 for 360,' from July 1 to September 1, to raise funds for its operations and the Caritas soup kitchen in Tivat.

Caritas Austria Vice President Bodmann warns that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon is worsening daily. He calls for clear identification of those responsible for violations of international law and urges Austria to speak out.

The Italian Ambassador to Ecuador, Giovanni Davoli, participated in the launch of a new cooperation project focused on food sustainability and eco-social initiatives for the Ecuadorian Andes.

Caritas reports that the water crisis in Gaza has reached dramatic levels, with years of infrastructure damage leading to the collapse of wells, water networks, and desalination plants.

Caritas Macau has concluded a three-month fundraising campaign, sending 10,000 euros to Portugal and a total of 20,000 euros to Portugal and Spain to aid victims of the Kristin depressions.

Spaces in Caritas mother-and-child homes are immediately filled, highlighting the pressure on single parents, who receive ongoing support and may soon benefit from a new assistance fund.

Caritas Kotor Diocese organized an ecological cleanup action in Perast, removing large quantities of waste, but warned that much more remains underwater.

CS Caritas Socialis has launched 'Nordlicht,' a new care service in Vienna for individuals severely affected by ME/CFS, while MedUni Wien has issued a policy brief with recommendations.

A recent representative survey commissioned by Lithuanian Caritas indicates that over half of Lithuania's residents are most afraid of experiencing serious illness and homelessness.

When parents are in conflict, children often find themselves in a difficult position, feeling pressure to choose sides, hide their emotions, or even attempt to reconcile the adults, according to the Vilnius Archdiocese Caritas Mediation Center.

Caritas and Volkshilfe, two prominent Austrian aid organizations, are advocating for the implementation of a mandatory 'poverty check' to address social welfare issues.

The European Court of Justice ruled that the Church cannot terminate an employee's contract solely for leaving the Church, highlighting a conflict between expected religious values and labor rights that threatens the Church's credibility.

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that an employee's resignation from the Catholic Church alone is not sufficient grounds for dismissal, in a case involving a Caritas advisor who was terminated.

As of writing, several groups have been marching from the EDSA shrine to the People Power Monument for the third part of the Trillion Peso March organized by the Trillion Peso March Movement and Caritas Philippines.