Despite threat, lawyer thinks Miami nuns can continue outreach

Apr 5, 2013 - 04:04 am .- After the City of Miami issued a violation to the Missionaries of Charity for “operating a business without a license,” a lawyer providing legal support said he is confident the city will withdraw the notice.

Catholic University students use spring break to serve

Mar 8, 2013 - 02:09 am .- Almost 100 students and staff at the Catholic University of America are giving up their spring break to take part in mission trips abroad and service projects within the U.S.

Pope's Lent message: charity is extension of God's love

Feb 1, 2013 - 11:05 am .- Pope Benedict XVI's message for Lent is that when people are open to God’s love, then they can “love with him, in him and like him.”

Catholic thinkers debate government's role in helping poor

Jan 31, 2013 - 02:02 am .- In a recent debate, two Catholic commentators disagreed over how large a role government should play in exercising society's responsibility to assist the impoverished.

Paul Ryan defends poverty aid reform, vision of charity in society

Oct 25, 2012 - 04:35 pm .- Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan said Oct. 24 that he believes reforming poverty aid programs and allowing religious and civil institutions to flourish is the most effective and compassionate way to help the millions of Americans in poverty.

Cardinal Arinze says evangelization needs acts of charity

Sep 20, 2012 - 07:21 pm .- Cardinal Francis Arinze said Sept. 18 that evangelization is at the center of the Church’s mission and that acts of charity are an indispensable part of this effort.

Ban lifted on schoolgirl's Catholic fundraising effort

Jun 20, 2012 - 12:08 am .- A Scottish schoolgirl who raised money for a Catholic charity by posting photos of her school lunches online has beat an official ban trying to prevent her from doing so.