Catholics in the nation’s capital are opening their hearts – and kitchens – to the poor, hungry and homeless in... Read more
At the end of the Nov. 6 general audience in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis drew attention by warmly embracing... Read more
During his general audience today, Pope Francis reflected on the importance of participating in the Church’s spiritual goods in order... Read more
Pope Francis' Oct. 12 appointment of Monsignor Diego Ravelli as office chief of the Office of Papal Charities rounds out... Read more
With heavy rains causing season-long flooding in Thailand, the bishops' emergency relief office in the country has increased its assistance... Read more
Bishop Mario Iceta of Bilbao, Spain, said that like Mary, we should allow our lives to be used to offer... Read more
Pope Francis has sent a message to Catholics in Argentina encouraging them to “unceasingly” reach out to help those in... Read more
At the Knights of Columbus' annual meeting, Texas Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller praised the group for its worldwide charitable work and... Read more
Thirty-year-old Heather Quinlan will soon be leaving her home in California to spend a year in Rwanda serving as a... Read more
A group of World Youth Day volunteers hope the event's innumerable pilgrims will donate their sleeping bags to the homeless... Read more
A Philadelphia treatment court has been praised for offering hope and healing to women seeking to change their lives after... Read more
The United States has stopped funding AIDS relief programs in South Africa organized by the Catholic Church, handing the money... Read more
A group of 230 Buddhist students from schools throughout the diocese of Chantaburi, Thailand, learned about the importance of charity... Read more
On July 1 Pope Francis invited a group of 200 homeless individuals to dinner at the Vatican, where they were served in... Read more
The head of a papal agency that gives assistance to Christians in the Near East says local Muslims are largely... Read more
After the City of Miami issued a violation to the Missionaries of Charity for “operating a business without a license,”... Read more
Almost 100 students and staff at the Catholic University of America are giving up their spring break to take part... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI's message for Lent is that when people are open to God’s love, then they can “love with... Read more
In a recent debate, two Catholic commentators disagreed over how large a role government should play in exercising society's responsibility... Read more
Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan said Oct. 24 that he believes reforming poverty aid programs and allowing religious and... Read more