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Outside a homeless shelter.

Here are 14 Catholic organizations to support this GivingTuesday

Nov 28, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

First created in 2012, GivingTuesday is a day when people everywhere are encouraged to do something good for others. Read more

On his second day in the Congolese capital of Kinshasa, Feb. 1, 2023, Pope Francis listened to the stories of victims of violence from the Democratic Republic of Congo’s conflict-ridden eastern region.

Pope Francis to Congolese charities: ‘It’s not philanthropy, but faith’

Feb 1, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

The pope praised the work being done to assist those in poverty and emphasized the importance of Christian charity as... Read more

Members of the Filipino-run

Filipinos from Holy Land voice excitement for Pope's visit

May 30, 2014

By Elise Harris

A small Filipino community in Israel has expressed their joy that Pope Francis will travel to their country next January,... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square on Pentecost Sunday, May 19, 2013.

Charity's rapid growth could be due to Pope's influence

Jun 27, 2013

The founder of a charity that feeds nearly one million children worldwide said its rapid growth could be partly due... Read more

Knights of Columbus announce record-breaking charitable giving

Jun 26, 2013

The results of the annual charitable giving survey shows that the Knights of Columbus completed more volunteer service hours and... Read more

Noujad (far right) lost her husband to the violence in Syria, and her son is still missing.

Pope to Syrian Christians: you have 'great task' of remaining

Jun 5, 2013

Pope Francis vigorously appealed for peace in Syria and told the Christians there that they have “the great task” of... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square for his installation on March 19, 2013.

Pope thanks foundation for fighting material, spiritual poverty

Apr 11, 2013

Pope Francis told members of The Papal Foundation that their contributions are helping combat “the many forms of material and... Read more