Simon Giarchi
@simon-giarchi.bsky.social
Devoted hubby & dad. Head of Caritas Diocese of Plymouth; former CAFOD manager & Film&TV pro. Loves democracy. Posts are personal but often informed by my work.
Pls support #Catholic Childrens Society Crowdfunder. It's an amazing charity supporting local families across @PlymouthDiocese during times of crisis.
Do pls donate & if you do, you could win their prize draw: Ninja Air Fryer or £100 supermarket gift card:
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Do pls donate & if you do, you could win their prize draw: Ninja Air Fryer or £100 supermarket gift card:
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/ccsp-ninja...
A Ninja Air Fryer bundle
We're running this prize draw to raise money for our Essential Grants programme, which helps vulnerable children and their families.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Pls support #Catholic Childrens Society Crowdfunder. It's an amazing charity supporting local families across @PlymouthDiocese during times of crisis.
Do pls donate & if you do, you could win their prize draw: Ninja Air Fryer or £100 supermarket gift card:
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/ccsp-ninja...
Do pls donate & if you do, you could win their prize draw: Ninja Air Fryer or £100 supermarket gift card:
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/ccsp-ninja...
Prayers & blessings for #SarahMullally, named as new #ArchbishopOfCanterbury.
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Sarah Mullally named as new Archbishop of Canterbury
She becomes the first female leader of the Church of England, replacing Justin Welby who resigned over his handling of a safeguarding scandal.
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October 3, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Prayers & blessings for #SarahMullally, named as new #ArchbishopOfCanterbury.
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#PopeLeo condemns #ClimateChange critics:
"God will ask us if we have cultivated & cared for the world that he created for the benefit of all & for future generations & if we have taken care of our brothers &sisters - what will be our answer, my dear friends?"
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"God will ask us if we have cultivated & cared for the world that he created for the benefit of all & for future generations & if we have taken care of our brothers &sisters - what will be our answer, my dear friends?"
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Pope Leo hits out at critics of global warming
In his first major statement on climate change, the pontiff criticises those who minimise climate change.
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October 1, 2025 at 7:06 PM
#PopeLeo condemns #ClimateChange critics:
"God will ask us if we have cultivated & cared for the world that he created for the benefit of all & for future generations & if we have taken care of our brothers &sisters - what will be our answer, my dear friends?"
www.bbc.com/news/article...
"God will ask us if we have cultivated & cared for the world that he created for the benefit of all & for future generations & if we have taken care of our brothers &sisters - what will be our answer, my dear friends?"
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#England win #WomensRugbyWorldCup2025 with an outstanding win against Canada:
33-13 💥😘🏆👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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33-13 💥😘🏆👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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England 33-13 Canada LIVE: Watch Women's Rugby World Cup final 2025 result, latest score & updates as England win
Watch live coverage with text and score updates as England face Canada in the final at Twickenham.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM
#England win #WomensRugbyWorldCup2025 with an outstanding win against Canada:
33-13 💥😘🏆👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...
33-13 💥😘🏆👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...
Two children and suspect killed in shooting during Minneapolis Catholic school Mass
Very sad to read of tais horeible attack!
My thoughts & prayers are there for all affected 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cl...
Very sad to read of tais horeible attack!
My thoughts & prayers are there for all affected 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cl...
Live updates: Two children and suspect killed in shooting during Minneapolis Catholic school Mass
Seventeen other people are injured, 14 of them children, police say.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 27, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Two children and suspect killed in shooting during Minneapolis Catholic school Mass
Very sad to read of tais horeible attack!
My thoughts & prayers are there for all affected 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cl...
Very sad to read of tais horeible attack!
My thoughts & prayers are there for all affected 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cl...
Awesome: #Entertainer founder hands over toy shop chain to staff.
Inspirational to see real #values & #faith being lived out.
##FaithInAction
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Inspirational to see real #values & #faith being lived out.
##FaithInAction
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Entertainer founder hands over toy shop chain to staff
The toy retailer's 1,900 workers will get a share of profits and a say in how the business is run.
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August 11, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Awesome: #Entertainer founder hands over toy shop chain to staff.
Inspirational to see real #values & #faith being lived out.
##FaithInAction
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Inspirational to see real #values & #faith being lived out.
##FaithInAction
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Money sent home by workers from Bangladesh is vital to the country's economy.
However, migrants often face exploitation. Our partner OKUP's report 'A Far Cry from Justice for Migrants' evaluates these issues and offers recommendations.
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However, migrants often face exploitation. Our partner OKUP's report 'A Far Cry from Justice for Migrants' evaluates these issues and offers recommendations.
cafod.org.uk/news/interna...
August 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Money sent home by workers from Bangladesh is vital to the country's economy.
However, migrants often face exploitation. Our partner OKUP's report 'A Far Cry from Justice for Migrants' evaluates these issues and offers recommendations.
cafod.org.uk/news/interna...
However, migrants often face exploitation. Our partner OKUP's report 'A Far Cry from Justice for Migrants' evaluates these issues and offers recommendations.
cafod.org.uk/news/interna...
#England #Lionesses & Sarina Wiegman dance & speak of their hard fought victory & how important it is to never give up!
#FootballHasComeHome #ItsComeHome again 💥⚽️🏆
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#FootballHasComeHome #ItsComeHome again 💥⚽️🏆
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Sarina Wiegman dances for joy as Lionesses celebrate Euros win
The Lionesses celebrate after returning from Switzerland with the Euro 2025 trophy following their victory over Spain in the final on Sunday.
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July 29, 2025 at 5:17 PM
#England #Lionesses & Sarina Wiegman dance & speak of their hard fought victory & how important it is to never give up!
#FootballHasComeHome #ItsComeHome again 💥⚽️🏆
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
#FootballHasComeHome #ItsComeHome again 💥⚽️🏆
www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
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Congratulations to the lionesses! What a match! What a performance! 🎉🦁🏴
Best of luck to the Lionesses as they look to retain their European Championship trophy...
An inspiration to the whole country!
We will be cheering you on!
An inspiration to the whole country!
We will be cheering you on!
July 27, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Congratulations to the lionesses! What a match! What a performance! 🎉🦁🏴
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You’ve made London, and the entire nation, incredibly proud.
It’s coming home 🏴
It’s coming home 🏴
July 27, 2025 at 6:54 PM
You’ve made London, and the entire nation, incredibly proud.
It’s coming home 🏴
It’s coming home 🏴
#UN chief @antonioguterres has said
World on brink of climate breakthrough as fossil fuels ‘run out of road’, ‘sun is rising on a clean energy age’ as 90% of #renewable power projects cheaper than #FossilFuels.
#RenewableEnergy #ClimateCrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
World on brink of climate breakthrough as fossil fuels ‘run out of road’, ‘sun is rising on a clean energy age’ as 90% of #renewable power projects cheaper than #FossilFuels.
#RenewableEnergy #ClimateCrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
World on brink of climate breakthrough as fossil fuels ‘run out of road’, UN chief says
António Guterres says ‘sun is rising on a clean energy age’ as 90% of renewable power projects cheaper than fossil fuels
www.theguardian.com
July 22, 2025 at 4:50 PM
#UN chief @antonioguterres has said
World on brink of climate breakthrough as fossil fuels ‘run out of road’, ‘sun is rising on a clean energy age’ as 90% of #renewable power projects cheaper than #FossilFuels.
#RenewableEnergy #ClimateCrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
World on brink of climate breakthrough as fossil fuels ‘run out of road’, ‘sun is rising on a clean energy age’ as 90% of #renewable power projects cheaper than #FossilFuels.
#RenewableEnergy #ClimateCrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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CAFOD has supported HAY for 18 years to defend Indigenous rights to land, health and education.
Their invitation to this global event highlights the vital leadership and wisdom of Indigenous peoples in tackling the climate crisis and protecting the Amazon.
Their invitation to this global event highlights the vital leadership and wisdom of Indigenous peoples in tackling the climate crisis and protecting the Amazon.
July 14, 2025 at 12:07 PM
CAFOD has supported HAY for 18 years to defend Indigenous rights to land, health and education.
Their invitation to this global event highlights the vital leadership and wisdom of Indigenous peoples in tackling the climate crisis and protecting the Amazon.
Their invitation to this global event highlights the vital leadership and wisdom of Indigenous peoples in tackling the climate crisis and protecting the Amazon.
We’re proud to celebrate our partners, Davi and Dario Kopenawa Yanomami from Hutukara Yanomami Association, who were invited by the King’s Foundation to join the first ever Harmony Summit at Highgrove Gardens, hosted by His Majesty The King.
July 15, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Two years of war in Sudan have created a massive crisis where 30 million people require humanitarian assistance.
Our Head of Humanitarian, Ibrahim Njuguna, explains more about the current situation and how we've been responding. More. ⤵️
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Our Head of Humanitarian, Ibrahim Njuguna, explains more about the current situation and how we've been responding. More. ⤵️
cafod.org.uk/give/donate-...
June 6, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Two years of war in Sudan have created a massive crisis where 30 million people require humanitarian assistance.
Our Head of Humanitarian, Ibrahim Njuguna, explains more about the current situation and how we've been responding. More. ⤵️
cafod.org.uk/give/donate-...
Our Head of Humanitarian, Ibrahim Njuguna, explains more about the current situation and how we've been responding. More. ⤵️
cafod.org.uk/give/donate-...
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Any ID system created by this government will be available for subsequent governments. Imagine this in the hands of Jenrick or Farage.
Then think again.
Then think again.
June 6, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Any ID system created by this government will be available for subsequent governments. Imagine this in the hands of Jenrick or Farage.
Then think again.
Then think again.
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On #WorldEnvironmentDay we celebrate our partner Hutukara’s work to protect the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.
Their drone workshops teach young people to monitor threats to Yanomami land and advocate for protection against illegal mining.
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Their drone workshops teach young people to monitor threats to Yanomami land and advocate for protection against illegal mining.
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Jovens Yanomami aprendem a usar drones para mapear território e ajudar na fiscalização da floresta contra invasores
No Dia Mundial do Meio Ambiente, celebrado nesta quinta-feira (5), veja como indígenas da maior terra indígena do país têm aprendido usar a tecnologia como aliada na proteção territorial das comunidad...
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June 5, 2025 at 4:18 PM
On #WorldEnvironmentDay we celebrate our partner Hutukara’s work to protect the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.
Their drone workshops teach young people to monitor threats to Yanomami land and advocate for protection against illegal mining.
g1.globo.com/rr/roraima/n...
Their drone workshops teach young people to monitor threats to Yanomami land and advocate for protection against illegal mining.
g1.globo.com/rr/roraima/n...
Huge thanks to all who came to @Buckfast_Abbey for our #Jubilee reflection day &the launch of the @CAFOD & @iamCARITAS #Debt campaign in @PlymouthDiocese.
Thanks to Fr @ChilufyaCharlie who joined us online from #Zambia to brief our amazing #CAFOD & #CaritasPlymouth #volunteers & supporters 🌍✊🏼🙏🏼
Thanks to Fr @ChilufyaCharlie who joined us online from #Zambia to brief our amazing #CAFOD & #CaritasPlymouth #volunteers & supporters 🌍✊🏼🙏🏼
May 31, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Huge thanks to all who came to @Buckfast_Abbey for our #Jubilee reflection day &the launch of the @CAFOD & @iamCARITAS #Debt campaign in @PlymouthDiocese.
Thanks to Fr @ChilufyaCharlie who joined us online from #Zambia to brief our amazing #CAFOD & #CaritasPlymouth #volunteers & supporters 🌍✊🏼🙏🏼
Thanks to Fr @ChilufyaCharlie who joined us online from #Zambia to brief our amazing #CAFOD & #CaritasPlymouth #volunteers & supporters 🌍✊🏼🙏🏼
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During his first general audience in St Peter's Square, Pope Leo XIV has called for sufficient humanitarian aid to be allowed into the Gaza Strip.
May 21, 2025 at 10:04 AM
During his first general audience in St Peter's Square, Pope Leo XIV has called for sufficient humanitarian aid to be allowed into the Gaza Strip.
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South Sudan is one of the world's most fragile states and 67% of people require humanitarian assistance. UK courts have now ordered the country to pay $657 million or 47% of the government's annual revenue to a bank.
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South Sudan ordered to pay Afreximbank $657m by UK High Court - Debt Justice
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information and interviews contact Jerome Phelps on +44 7817 628196 15 May 2025 – South Sudan has been ordered by the High Court in London to pay Afreximbank $657 milli...
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May 15, 2025 at 5:20 PM
South Sudan is one of the world's most fragile states and 67% of people require humanitarian assistance. UK courts have now ordered the country to pay $657 million or 47% of the government's annual revenue to a bank.
debtjustice.org.uk/news/south-s...
debtjustice.org.uk/news/south-s...
May 8, 2025 at 4:52 PM
May 8, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Black smoke appears above the @Vatican at 22.01 hrs during the #PapalConclave.
The world waits & prays 🌍 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
The world waits & prays 🌍 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
May 7, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Black smoke appears above the @Vatican at 22.01 hrs during the #PapalConclave.
The world waits & prays 🌍 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
The world waits & prays 🌍 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
April 26, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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The principal celebrant of #PopeFrancisFuneral,
#CardinalBattistaRe said many powerful things in his homily. Notably #PopeFrancis' "insistence of working on behalf of the poor", "to serve #refugees & #DisplacedPeople" & his message to the world "#BuildBridgesNotWalls".
#CardinalBattistaRe said many powerful things in his homily. Notably #PopeFrancis' "insistence of working on behalf of the poor", "to serve #refugees & #DisplacedPeople" & his message to the world "#BuildBridgesNotWalls".
April 26, 2025 at 9:31 AM
The principal celebrant of #PopeFrancisFuneral,
#CardinalBattistaRe said many powerful things in his homily. Notably #PopeFrancis' "insistence of working on behalf of the poor", "to serve #refugees & #DisplacedPeople" & his message to the world "#BuildBridgesNotWalls".
#CardinalBattistaRe said many powerful things in his homily. Notably #PopeFrancis' "insistence of working on behalf of the poor", "to serve #refugees & #DisplacedPeople" & his message to the world "#BuildBridgesNotWalls".
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Ahead of today’s funeral, we give thanks for the life of Pope Francis and join in prayer.
Thank you to Katy from our DR Congo team for this prayer. His 2023 visit to the DRC came at a critical time, with millions turning out to hear his message of peace and solidarity🙏
Thank you to Katy from our DR Congo team for this prayer. His 2023 visit to the DRC came at a critical time, with millions turning out to hear his message of peace and solidarity🙏
April 26, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Ahead of today’s funeral, we give thanks for the life of Pope Francis and join in prayer.
Thank you to Katy from our DR Congo team for this prayer. His 2023 visit to the DRC came at a critical time, with millions turning out to hear his message of peace and solidarity🙏
Thank you to Katy from our DR Congo team for this prayer. His 2023 visit to the DRC came at a critical time, with millions turning out to hear his message of peace and solidarity🙏