Pinelli, the Extraordinary Commissioner of Caritas International appointed by the Pope, announced the start of the reform works, which will continue until the General Assembly in May next year. A new management mechanism is foreseen for the coordination between the secretariat and the 162 national Caritas.
(Vatican News Network) “humanitarian crises, including the coronavirus pandemic, the war in Ukraine, the effects of climate change and the very serious and widespread food insecurity”, which obliges Caritas International to strengthen its support for Caritas institutions in various countries, for which “in our six-month term, we will establish new management and governance mechanisms”. Dr. Pier Francesco Pinelli explained the decision in a statement. On November 21, he was appointed by Pope Francis as extraordinary commissioner of Caritas International, with the task of improving the mission of this charitable institution at the service of the poorest and neediest of the world.
“At the initiative and with the support of the Pope, we have begun to work together with our staff, regional secretariats and associated organizations to advance and strengthen Caritas’ mission of serving the poorest and most vulnerable”. Pinelli underlined that we have thus begun to lay the foundations for a renewal process that will continue until the General Assembly in May 2023. He recalled that Caritas International is a federation of 162 national Caritas whose itinerary provides for the full participation of the regional and of each Caritas institution. Present in more than 200 countries and regions of the world, these national Caritas “work every day in their respective fields to respond to humanitarian emergencies and promote the overall development of human beings, especially the development of the most vulnerable”.
Pinelli reiterated that the renewal of Caritas International is “part of the ecclesiastical reform that Pope Francis expects, including a review of all institutions so that they can concretely serve the mission of the Church according to their respective purposes”. Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, who has a leading role in the preparation of the Congress, called the pope’s decree an invitation to “walk humbly with God” and “a process of discernment”. Pinelli concludes by writing that “Cardinal Tagle will deal in particular with relations with the local Church and the Caritas of the countries. this trip.” It is very precious.”
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