Charity
The Latest
Crowdfunding campaign aims to raise $1 million for Iraqi Christians
A Catholic lay organization has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise awareness and money to help persecuted Christians and other... Read more
Why the bishop of Dallas sheltered a family on Ebola watch
When a Texas family feared to have contracted the Ebola virus was recently placed under quarantine, they found refuge from... Read more
Papal blessing proceeds will soon go to poor – not shopkeepers
Papal blessing certificates, often bought to mark weddings and first Communions, will soon only be available for purchase directly from... Read more
Pope prays for peace in Ukraine, Lesotho
Addressing thousands of pilgrims in Saint Peter's Square during his weekly Angelus address, Pope Francis called for peace in Ukraine... Read more
Knights of Columbus set record for global charitable giving
The Knights of Columbus continued to set records for charitable giving and volunteer hours, making this the 14th consecutive year... Read more
Knights of Columbus report record donations in 2013
Catholic fraternal organization the Knights of Columbus set new records in donations and volunteer hours in 2013, continuing its long-standing... Read more
Even an insult is killing your brother, Pope Francis says
In his daily homily Pope Francis reflected on true brotherly love, explaining that if we really want to love one... Read more
Catholic foundation leaders meet in Chicago
Leaders of Catholic community foundations and related special purpose foundations met for the first time at a national convocation in... Read more
Pope encourages Rome's lay faithful to serve poor
In a message to participants at a conference on the mission of the laity in Rome, Pope Francis urged the... Read more
Pope: we will be judged by our behavior towards others
Pope Francis dedicated his daily homily to the virtue of charity, stressing that we shouldn't be “ashamed” to touch those... Read more
Student-led project gives breakfast to 1,500 at homeless shelters
Students at St. Peter’s School in Washington, D.C., led a recent project to assemble 1,500 bagged breakfasts for those seeking... Read more
Late Iowa farmer hid generosity throughout life, priest says
Edwin “Bud” Skalla, who died last November, was a bachelor farmer whose magnanimity was made known only after he passed... Read more
Pope's Harley, leather jacket auctioned for over $350,000
On Feb. 6, Pope Francis’ autographed Harley Davidson motorcycle and leather jacket were auctioned in France, bringing in more than... 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
Vatican launches global campaign to fight 'scandal' of hunger
Caritas International has initiated their first global campaign to eradicate hunger, promoting the basic human right to food, and encouraging... Read more
Protecting religious liberty serves the poor, archbishop says
Religious freedom is an important component in aiding those in need, and imposing upon religious liberty harms groups that work... 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
Pope Francis hugs man with tumorous disease
At the end of the Nov. 6 general audience in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis drew attention by warmly embracing... Read more
Charity is the 'greatest richness' of Church, says Pope
During his general audience today, Pope Francis reflected on the importance of participating in the Church’s spiritual goods in order... Read more
Franciscan reform seen in Papal Charities office appointment
Pope Francis' Oct. 12 appointment of Monsignor Diego Ravelli as office chief of the Office of Papal Charities rounds out... Read more
