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Remember the 'least of these' in spending cuts, bishops tell Congress
As the 113th Congress enters the “lame-duck” session before newly-elected members take office, the U.S. Bishops are urging that a... Read more
Pope: Fighting for the poor doesn't make me Communist – it makes me Catholic
Pope Francis spoke out against oppression of the poor due to greed and warned again of the growing presence of... Read more
Church serves women 'the rest of the world has left behind'
Recent claims that the Catholic Church disregards women fail to acknowledge the Church’s critical work to support women and families... Read more
Caritas launches powerful animated short to fight global hunger
Global Catholic relief agency Caritas Internationalis has launched a new video aimed at promoting awareness about the need to help... Read more
New USCCB social development director aims to fight poverty
The U.S. bishops have named Mark Rohlena, head of Catholic Charities of Central Colorado, to direct the Office of Domestic... Read more
New evangelization must zero-in on poverty, lawyer says
The call of Benedict XVI and Pope Francis to connect the issues of poverty and the new evangelization has come... Read more
Bishops embrace Pope Francis, Benedict in voting document
The updated voting guide issued by the U.S. bishops will maintain Church teaching as explained by both Pope Francis and... Read more
Despite improvements, still 'a long way to go' for US homeless
A new report on homelessness shows some improvements in the country's response to those who are without shelter, but also... Read more
Care for poor rooted in Gospel, not communism, Pope affirms
In a March 31 interview with communications students, Pope Francis responded to previous accusations of being a communist, explaining that... Read more
Cardinals bring 'voice of poor' to Vatican
Pope Francis’ appointment of new cardinals from distant and impoverished countries has helped bring the topic of pastoral care for... Read more
Pope in WYD message: poverty leads us to true happiness
In his message for the 29th WYD, Pope Francis draws his theme from the beatitude on poverty, emphasizing that it... Read more
Pope's Lenten message highlights poverty of Christ
In his first message for the Lenten season, Pope Francis focuses on the poverty of Christ in becoming man, emphasizing... Read more
Pope reminds businesses of responsibility to help poor, vulnerable
Business leaders have an obligation to use their gifts to help the poor and vulnerable, working to promote equality and... Read more
Papal almoner celebrates funeral for homeless man
Vatican officials held a funeral Mass on Jan. 10 for Alexander Pawlewski, a beggar who was often seen on the... Read more
Group aims to ease US water poverty with Advent campaign
A human rights organization is teaming up with a Catholic mission this Advent to help offer free, clean water to... Read more
DC Catholics help bring Thanksgiving dinner to the hungry
Catholics in the nation’s capital are opening their hearts – and kitchens – to the poor, hungry and homeless in... Read more
Cardinals: poverty, religious freedom are part of Church's social message
Pope Francis’ message of concern for the poor is one that is echoed in the U.S., as part of a... Read more
Springfield diocese offering free legal aid to those in need
An Illinois diocese is launching a volunteer legal services program for the poor in need of legal counsel for civil... Read more
Health and development non-profit expands work to Peru
An Arizona-based international development organization has announced its expansion into Peru to help impoverished rural families who live near the... Read more
Pope to auction Harley Davidson motorcycle to benefit homeless
Pope Francis has donated his Harley Davidson motorcycle to be sold to raise money for a hostel and soup kitchen... Read more
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