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Information and resources for 'Poverty Sunday' (17th October 2010)

The Bishops of England and Wales has designated Sunday 17th October as 'Poverty Sunday' to draw attention to poverty and social exclusion in the United Kingdom and in Europe. Resources for individuals and parishes are provided below-

Key statistics on poverty in the UK and Europe

Background to Caritas Europa's 'Zero Poverty' campaign

Suggested text on the 'Zero Poverty' campaign for use in parish newsletters

Prayers on poverty (CAFOD)

Statements on poverty

Official Caritas Europa 'Zero Poverty' web site

Sign the online petition to support Caritas Europa's 'Zero Poverty' campaign