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Pope Francis speaks to the crowd gathered on St. Peter’s Square, Jan. 1, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Francis Ties Debt Forgiveness to Peace in New Year's Angelus

Jan 1, 2025

In his first Angelus address of 2025, Pope Francis called for debt relief for the world’s poorest nations and renewed his appeals for peace.

Pope Francis opens the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica before Mass on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2024, officially launching the Jubilee Year 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

U.S.-based Jubilee Network Partners with Caritas International in Debt Relief Campaign for Needy, Including in Africa

Dec 26, 2024

Representatives from Caritas Internationalis and Jubilee USA Network announced the five-year campaign, “Turn Debt into Hope,” on Dec. 23.

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After Zambia is Denied Appeal for Suspending Debt Repayment, Jesuits Encourage Debt Relief

Nov 22, 2020

After Zambia’s external creditors denied the government’s appeal for the suspension of the re-payments of the Eurobonds for six months, the leadership of the Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR) has encouraged the push for debt relief.