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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
Sistine Chapel being used as sacred place – not 'venue for private parties'
Director of the Vatican Museums Antonio Paolucci has rejected rumors that they are now renting the Sistine Chapel, adding that... Read more
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
