Our Caritas

On the 50th anniversary of the foundation of Caritas Italiana [Caritas Italy], Pope Francis received in audience representatives of the organization’s 218 diocesan agencies in the Paul vi Hall on Saturday morning, 26 June. “You are a living part of the Church, you are ‘our Caritas’, the Holy Father said, quoting the expression used by Saint Paul vi, who established the charitable organization. The following is a translation of the Pope's address which he delivered in Italian. Dear Brothers and Sisters, Good morning and welcome, Everyone! I thank Cardinal Bassetti and the President of Caritas Italiana, Msgr. Redaelli, for the words they addressed to me on behalf of everyone. Thank you. You have come from all over Italy, representing the 218 diocesan Caritas agencies and Caritas Italiana, and I am happy to share this Jubilee, your 50th ...