Why our leaders need to act on debt relief
In his invitation letter to mark the 2025 Jubilee, Spes Non Confundit (“Hope does not disappoint,” Rom 5:5), Pope Francis reminds us that “hope should be granted to the billions of the poor who often lack the essentials of life” and that “the goods of the Earth are not destined for a privileged few, but for everyone.” Inspired by this profound call to justice, Caritas Internationalis—together with faith-based, and civil society organisations—invites all people of goodwill to join our campaign, Turn Debt into Hope. Together, we urge decision-makers to prioritize people and planet over profit.
Today, unsustainable public debts rob nations of resources needed for health, education,…
