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Nadia Howlader is given a key to a new apartment by Pope Leo XIV on Nov. 16, 2025, on the ninth World Day of the Poor.

Homeless mother given ‘key’ to new apartment by Pope Leo XIV

Nov 27, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Nadia Howlader and her daughter were given a key to a new apartment by Pope Leo XIV on Nov. 16... Read more

“The Christian is supposed to answer the question ‘Who is my neighbor?’, and the answer is: ‘The one who needs me,’” said Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski during an Oct. 9, 2025, press conference in Miami.

Miami archbishop, president of Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA delve into Dilexi te

Oct 10, 2025

By Emily Chaffins

Archbishop Thomas Wenski and John Berry, president of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA, unpack Pope Leo XIV’s... Read more

St. Vincent de Paul.

St. Vincent de Paul: Patron of the poor, the marginalized, and Catholic charities

Sep 27, 2025

By CNA Staff

On Sept. 27 the Catholic Church remembers St. Vincent de Paul, the 17th-century French priest known as the patron of... Read more

Papal nuncio Cardinal Christophe Pierre (center) leads a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA’s new advocacy office on Capitol Hill on Friday, April 4, 2025.

Papal nuncio blesses new St. Vincent de Paul Society advocacy office on Capitol Hill

Apr 5, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Cardinal Christophe Pierre attended the ceremony and blessed the office, calling on the Holy Spirit to “ignite the talents and... Read more

As they have for many years, members of St. Vincent de Paul, known as Vincentians, served thousands of people on Thanksgiving day around the country.

Giving thanks by giving food: Society of St. Vincent de Paul volunteers serve those in need

Nov 29, 2024

By Matt McDonald

Members of St. Vincent de Paul, who are known as Vincentians, serve more than 5 million people a year in... Read more

Ralph May helping with construction in Trujillo, Peru. Courtesy photo

Idaho farmer-turned-missionary now serves the state’s poor

Sep 9, 2020

By Jonah McKeown

Boise, Idaho is one of the fastest growing boomtowns in the U.S. The state as a whole is increasing in... Read more

Amid coronavirus, 'food deserts' thinly stretch aid groups

Apr 28, 2020

By Jonah McKeown

The coronavirus pandemic has heightened the problem of food insecurity in many areas of the US already classified as “food... Read more

Dinners, deliveries and drives: how some Catholics serve up Thanksgiving for the poor

Nov 28, 2019

As many gather for Thanksgiving each year around tables filled with food and family, the National Council of the U.S.... Read more