Vatican dicastery highlights Church's charitable works in Cambodia (Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development)

In brief

The Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development released a statement on September 10 highlighting the charitable work performed by the Church in Cambodia. The Vatican office noted that these pastoral projects turn aid into education, training, work, autonomy, and participation.

The dicastery stated that these efforts support vulnerable people by recognizing their dignity and their right to build a future. This approach follows the guidance of Pope Leo XIV in the Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi Te.

Cambodia is a nation of 17.2 million people where Buddhism is the state religion. While 87% of the population is Buddhist, there are 30,000 Catholics in the country.