Drama swirls as Caritas Internationalis delegates prepare to elect new leaders

In his letter, Roy warns that “the confederation is in danger of becoming a mere platform subject to decisions from above and not from its members.”

He writes that “there is no doubt” that “those in charge” of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development are responsible for trying to centralize control over Caritas. He adds: “The fact that the decision taken cannot be questioned because it is subject to a decree of the Holy Father cannot hide where it comes from.” 

Electing new leaders

The General Secretariat of Caritas Internationalis is based in Vatican City. From there, the organization’s leadership “coordinates emergency response, policy and advocacy, communications, international representation, and capacity building,” according to Caritas’ website.

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