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caritas

caritas

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A Catholic charity that provides relief and social services worldwide
  • proper noun
  • /ˈkɛrɪtəs/
translation icon : Caritas
  • Ironically, Africa is often labeled as corrupt precisely for practicing what Caritas in veritate extols as the economics of communion and affection.
  • Caritas in veritate
  • Deus Caritas
  • Caritas Est

Examples

  • Caritas in veritate demonstrates the close connection between faith and reason, religion and development.

    Academic text (2010)

  • In truth, however, Caritas in veritate speaks poignantly to the contemporary situation in Africa.

    Academic text (2010)

  • Caritas in veritate envisions the Church and its representatives as advocates for global justice.

    Academic text (2010)

  • Pope Benedict XVI's latest encyclical, Caritas in Veritate, is his first to address "all people of good will."

    Academic text (2010)

  • Simon volunteers with Caritas, an organization that provides essential support to those in need worldwide.

  • Last year, Caritas delivered food and shelter to thousands affected by the natural disaster.

  • The humanitarian efforts of Caritas focus on alleviating poverty and promoting social justice.

Surface Forms

caritas main

Etymology

Caritas the organisation takes its name from the Latin word caritas, meaning 'charity' or 'love', a name chosen to show care for those in need. That's why groups called Caritas focus on giving food, shelter, and help around the world.