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GLOBAL POVERTY

Papal Teaching

World Water Day 2007
Benedict XVI says water is a common good which is essential for life. Water management must enable all to have access to it, especially those living in poverty.

A Plea to End World Hunger
In this Angelus address on 12 November 2006, Pope Benedict calls for a conversion of the model of global development to end the scandal of hunger.

Bishops Teachings

Agents of Hope
In this New Year message for 2009 on behalf of the Philippines Bishops, Archbishop Angel N. Lagdameo says that poverty is neither natural nor normal, and highlights greed as a cause.

Bishops Appeal to G8
The Catholic Bishops Conferences of the G8 countries appeal for greater commitment to addressing global poverty and climate change.

Bishops Call for Global Citizenship
The Australian Bishops’ Social Justice Sunday Statement for 2007, Who is my Neighbour? was launched by Dr Michael Fullilove.
Launch speech.
Bishops’ Statement.

Holy See Interventions

Food Crisis
This speach to the United Nations on behalf of the Holy See, reflects on the causes of the food crisis and the need for sustainable development.