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Pope Francis sends special Christmas gift to the people of war-torn Ukraine
In addition to a small mobile medical unit, the Holy Father is sending to Ukraine six ultrasound machines. Read more
Pope Francis sends papal almoner to Holy Land for Christmas as a sign of solidarity
Cardinal Konrad Krajewski will spend Christmas in Jerusalem, where he will join the local Christian community in praying for peace. Read more
Pope Francis opens two new laundromats for the homeless
The new facilities include washers and dryers, detergent, hot showers, and a full range of personal hygiene products. Read more
Vatican invites Rome poor to a day at the circus
The Vatican’s charity office has invited around 2,000 poor and marginalized people to a circus performance in Rome on Saturday. Read more
Vatican cardinal brings ambulance from Pope Francis to Ukraine
This is the second time that Cardinal Konrad Krajewski has traveled to Lviv since full-scale war broke out. Read more
Pope Francis visits Vatican vaccination center
Pope Francis on the morning of Good Friday visited the auditorium where the Vatican is vaccinating 1,200 people in need... Read more
Vatican 'goes shopping' in Italy earthquake zones to help local economy
In a bid to help local economies in the zones ravaged by several major earthquakes in 2016 recover, the Vatican... Read more
Papal pizza? Rome's homeless get a special treat from Francis
As summer temperatures soar in Rome, a trip to the beach and pizza dinner may sound like an ideal way... Read more
A scooter from Pope Francis – elderly couple receives gift of mobility
An elderly couple with disabilities on the outskirts of Rome now has an electric scooter, thanks to a gift from... Read more
Vatican invites 150 homeless for dinner, private tour of Sistine Chapel
In addition to food, umbrellas, sleeping bags, showers and haircuts, the Vatican is now offering Rome’s homeless the gift of... Read more
Papal almoner celebrates funeral for homeless man
Vatican officials held a funeral Mass on Jan. 10 for Alexander Pawlewski, a beggar who was often seen on the... Read more
Franciscan reform seen in Papal Charities office appointment
Pope Francis' Oct. 12 appointment of Monsignor Diego Ravelli as office chief of the Office of Papal Charities rounds out... Read more
