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Perfection is found in small acts of charity, Pope Francis tells contemplative nuns
The path to holiness is made up of small, daily acts of obedience and love, Pope Francis told the contemplative... Read more
Knights of Columbus donated over $185 million to charity in 2018
Ahead of its annual convention this week, the Knights of Columbus announced August 1 that it donated more than $185... Read more
Pope Francis: God’s love can do great things with our littleness
Pope Francis said Sunday that the Eucharist exemplifies how God’s love can accomplish great things with very little. Read more
Make charity more of an encounter, less of a 'service,' Pope Francis says
Pope Francis told members of a global charitable group Monday that real charity is about encountering Christ in the poor... Read more
Pope Francis: Faith is measured by one's treatment of the poor
The love with which individuals and communities treat the poor, the weak, and the hungry, is the best measure of... Read more
Pope's Lamborghini auctioned for nearly $1 million
A custom Lamborghini Huracan that had been donated to Pope Francis last year was auctioned for nearly $1 million on... Read more
Pope Francis gives 2,000 poor, prisoners a day at the circus
Tomorrow afternoon some 2,100 of Rome's poor and homeless population, refugees, prisoners and volunteers will head to the circus, courtesy... Read more
Pope Francis: What matters in the end is how well we loved
On Sunday Pope Francis said that when the Final Judgment comes, what will matter most is how much we loved... Read more
Pope Francis got a Lamborghini, and he's auctioning it for charity
On Wednesday, Pope Francis became the new owner of a papal-themed Lamborghini Huracán, which was given to him by company... Read more
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
