Caritas Spain

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Caritas Spain Prince of Asturias Foundation Emblem.svg[1]
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Caritas site in Asturias
Founded 1957
Focus Humanitarian aid, International development and social service
Location
Area served
Spain
Key people
Rafael del Río, President
Slogan We work for Justice
Website Caritas Spain

Caritas Spain ("Cáritas Española" in Spanish) is the Catholic Church's official organization in Spain for charity and social relief, instituted by the Spanish Episcopal Conference.

On March 9, 1981 It was registered as a religious entity with Spain's Ministry of Justice.[2]

Organization

Caritas Spain is a Spanish confederation of Catholic relief, development and social service organisations operating in Spain. Caritas Spain consists of 68 regional member organisations known as diocese

The organization has its national headquarters in Madrid Spain, form there it provides general assistance to the regional diocese

See also

References

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