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If you died today, would you be ready? Pope Francis asks
On Sunday Pope Francis encouraged people not to wait to reflect on their lives, but to ask themselves: If this... Read more
More than just giving – World Day of the Poor highlights change of attitude
As the Church prepares to celebrate the first World Day of the Poor, an event announced by Pope Francis last... Read more
Pope Francis: You can’t spread God’s love from an armchair
On Saturday Pope Francis said that to share God’s love with the world requires action and service – and that... Read more
Pope Francis: Charity is 'the soul' of the Church's mission
On the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul, Pope Francis said that charity is central to the Church’s mission, and... Read more
It's a responsibility to seek truth, educate youth, Pope Francis says
On Tuesday Pope Francis made a pilgrimage to the graves of two 20th century Italian priests, reflecting on charity and... Read more
Pope thanks charity organization for generous service to the Church
On Thursday Pope Francis met with members of the U.S.-based Papal Foundation, telling them that in a world full of... Read more
How to love well according to Pope Francis: it starts with God
On Wednesday Pope Francis warned against the hypocrisy that comes from believing that the ability to genuinely love others is... Read more
Vatican 'goes shopping' in Italy earthquake zones to help local economy
In a bid to help local economies in the zones ravaged by several major earthquakes in 2016 recover, the Vatican... Read more
Pope donates 6 million euro to Ukraine relief efforts for Christmas
After taking up a collection earlier this year to aid families affected by the ongoing crisis in Eastern Ukraine, Pope... Read more
Rome's poor to be guests of honor at Vatican concert
The Vatican will host a concert for the poor and homeless of Rome next month, not only using the concert... Read more
A scooter from Pope Francis – elderly couple receives gift of mobility
An elderly couple with disabilities on the outskirts of Rome now has an electric scooter, thanks to a gift from... Read more
God's love is the 'beating heart' of the Church, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis marked the 10th anniversary of Benedict XVI’s encyclical “Deus Caritas Est” by telling participants in a conference commemorating... Read more
Francis: Sex workers, abandoned children are a result of our indifference
On Thursday Pope Francis said that abandoned children and exploited sex workers forced to live on the street are a... Read more
Families take in refugees as Pope calls on Europe's churches to open their doors
With many European families already opening their homes to refugees, the current head of the Jesuit's refugee agency says Pope... Read more
Who's on the guest list for a Vatican concert? Rome's homeless community
Next month the Vatican will invite Rome's poor and homeless to a concert intended to raise money for Pope Francis’... Read more
'This is your house' – Pope Francis meets homeless in Sistine Chapel
Pope Francis stopped by to visit with 150 of Rome’s homeless in the Sistine Chapel after they were invited for... Read more
Using God as a cover for injustice is no trifling matter, Pope says
In his homily Friday, Pope Francis said that love of God and of neighbor are inseparable, and castigated the actions... Read more
Pope gives 300 umbrellas to Rome's homeless amid downpour
After several days of rain and dreary weather that has not yet cleared, the Vatican’s papal almoner has distributed 300... Read more
Charity isn't just helping others – it's a way of life, Pope says
Pope Francis told an audience of Haiti earthquake survivors and relief agencies that restoration is only possible when communities unite... Read more
Police and Knights of Columbus join forces to fight the cold
The Knights of Columbus is joining forces with the New Haven Police Department in the Coats for Kids initiative to... Read more
