New head of Vatican charity Caritas looks to future after papal firings
Vatican CityAP The new head of Caritas Internationalis said Tuesday that the Vatican’s preeminent charity would look to the future of its global aid mission, seeking to close out a tumultuous period that prompted Pope Francis to oust the previous leadership team. The Vatican presented the charity’s new hierarchy following elections by representatives of the 162 national […]
Vatican’s Caritas Internationalis gets new leadership team after papal firings
Rome, ItalyAP A former Jesuit novice with a background in non-profit organisations was elected secretary-general of the Vatican’s preeminent charity Monday, opening a new phase for Caritas Internationalis following Pope Francis’ ouster of the past leadership over bullying complaints. Alistair Dutton, currently chief executive of the Scottish chapter of Caritas, previously served as humanitarian director […]