Pope Francis this week urged Christians around the world to share in the suffering of the poor and to commune... Read more
The meal was part of several Vatican-sponsored initiatives marking the sixth annual World Day of the Poor. Read more
The poor were special guests at Pope Francis’ Mass for the sixth World Day of the Poor. Read more
In his message for this year’s World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis said that no Christian is exempt from... Read more
The pope made the remark in his message for the 2022 World Day of the Poor. Read more
The pope offered Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica in the presence of 2,000 people living in poverty and the volunteers... Read more
The encounter will mark the Catholic Church’s 5th annual celebration of the World Day of the Poor. Read more
In his World Day of the Poor message, the pope appealed for a new global approach to poverty. Read more
Jesus is telling us today to stretch out our hands to the poor, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address... Read more
Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, permanent observer of the Holy See to the United Nations in New York, encouraged Catholics to exit... Read more
Pope Francis on Sunday said that the needy are at the heart of the Gospel as he celebrated a Mass... Read more
Coronavirus restrictions have forced the Vatican to scale down its commemoration of the World Day of the Poor, a Vatican... Read more
Pope Francis said Saturday that the coronavirus pandemic has revealed poverty that Catholics cannot ignore. Read more
On the World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis said that the poor and most vulnerable can be left behind... Read more
Pope Francis told those who are sick and suffering Friday that the world needs their prayers. Read more
Go out to meet the poor, listen to them, and speak to them with the heart of Jesus, Pope Francis... Read more
Pope Francis challenged Catholics to be a source of hope for those in poverty, especially in the face of divisions... Read more
During a difficult time, it can be easy to see only the immediate problem; but asking Jesus to be the... Read more
In his message for this year's World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis challenged Catholics on their attitude toward the... Read more
Pope Francis on Sunday cautioned against having a “mistaken” idea of God as harsh and punishing, saying this fear will... Read more