World Day of the Poor
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Pope Francis shares meal with the poor
The meal was part of several Vatican-sponsored initiatives marking the sixth annual World Day of the Poor. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Light candles of hope in the midst of darkness’
The poor were special guests at Pope Francis’ Mass for the sixth World Day of the Poor. Read more
Here’s what the Vatican is doing for the World Day of the Poor
In his message for this year’s World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis said that no Christian is exempt from... Read more
Pope Francis: No Christian is exempt from aiding the poor
The pope made the remark in his message for the 2022 World Day of the Poor. Read more
Pope Francis on World Day of the Poor: Be ‘tireless builders of hope’ amid suffering
The pope offered Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica in the presence of 2,000 people living in poverty and the volunteers... Read more
Pope Francis to meet 500 poor in Assisi on Nov. 12
The encounter will mark the Catholic Church’s 5th annual celebration of the World Day of the Poor. Read more
Pope Francis: Marginalizing the poor threatens ‘the very concept of democracy’
In his World Day of the Poor message, the pope appealed for a new global approach to poverty. Read more
Pope Francis: Stretch out your hand to the poor
Jesus is telling us today to stretch out our hands to the poor, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address... Read more
Archbishop calls on Catholics to ‘take personal responsibility’ for aiding the poor
Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, permanent observer of the Holy See to the United Nations in New York, encouraged Catholics to exit... Read more
Pope Francis: The poor are at the heart of the Gospel
Pope Francis on Sunday said that the needy are at the heart of the Gospel as he celebrated a Mass... Read more
Pandemic forces Vatican to scale down World Day of the Poor events
Coronavirus restrictions have forced the Vatican to scale down its commemoration of the World Day of the Poor, a Vatican... Read more
Pope Francis: Catholics cannot ignore the poverty caused by the pandemic
Pope Francis said Saturday that the coronavirus pandemic has revealed poverty that Catholics cannot ignore. Read more
Pope Francis: The poor, unborn, and elderly are neglected in the frenzy of modern life
On the World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis said that the poor and most vulnerable can be left behind... Read more
Pope Francis' message to those suffering 'at the foot of the cross'
Pope Francis told those who are sick and suffering Friday that the world needs their prayers. Read more
Pope urges Catholics to meet the poor and speak to them with love
Go out to meet the poor, listen to them, and speak to them with the heart of Jesus, Pope Francis... Read more
Christians must sow hope among the poor, pope says
Pope Francis challenged Catholics to be a source of hope for those in poverty, especially in the face of divisions... Read more
Invite Jesus into the storms of life, Pope Francis says
During a difficult time, it can be easy to see only the immediate problem; but asking Jesus to be the... Read more
Pope urges 'examination of conscience' on treatment of the poor
In his message for this year's World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis challenged Catholics on their attitude toward the... Read more
Pope: Are you afraid of God? If so, you don't really know who he is
Pope Francis on Sunday cautioned against having a “mistaken” idea of God as harsh and punishing, saying this fear will... Read more
Pope Francis: the poor are our 'passport to paradise'
On the first World Day for the Poor, Pope Francis said caring for the needy has a saving power, because... Read more
