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Pope Leo XIV Shares Lunch with More Than 1,300 People in Need at the Vatican
Pope Leo XIV had lunch on Sunday with more than 1,300 people experiencing poverty and social exclusion, gathering with them in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall for a festive meal marking the World Day of the Poor.
Where the World Sees Threats, the Church Sees Children: Pope Leo XIV
Celebrating Mass for the Jubilee of the Poor on the Ninth World Day of the Poor, Pope Leo XIV urged Christians not to retreat into a closed or “religious” world of their own, but to help make human society “a space of fraternity and dignity for all, without exception.”
Pope Francis: Do not Confuse Christmas with Consumerism
On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis urged Christians not to confuse Christmas with consumerism, but to celebrate the birth of Christ by sharing with those who are lonely and in need.
Politicians Can Become Saints, Kenyan Catholic Bishop Says, Calls for Service to Poor
All people despite their social status, including politicians, are called to live a life of holiness and have an equal opportunity to become saints, the Bishop of Kenya’s Kakamega Diocese has said.
We Need to Put the Poor at The Centre of Our Actions, Prayers: Caritas Africa
The leadership of Caritas Africa has called on members of the organization across the continent to put poor people at the center of their attention not only through actions but also prayers.
Pope Francis: The Humble Service of a Deacon Tells of the Greatness of God
Pope Francis met with deacons and their families Saturday at the Vatican and encouraged them to help their parishes to recognize Jesus in the poor.
Pope Francis Celebrates Name Day with Poor as the Vatican’s Free Vaccinations Continue
Pope Francis on Friday celebrated the feast of St. George, his namesake, with 600 of Rome’s poor and needy, as they waited to receive the second dose of the coronavirus vaccination at the Vatican.
Pope Francis Encourages Young Economists to Learn from the Poor
In a video message Saturday, Pope Francis encouraged young economists and entrepreneurs from around the world to bring Jesus to their cities, and to work not only for the poor, but with the poor.
Pope Francis: Do not Forget the Poor During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The suffering of the poor cannot be ignored during the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis said Thursday in his televised morning homily.
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 said Saturday at Mass in the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran.
