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Denver to provide lockers for city's homeless
In response to Denver's large homeless population, the city is providing lockers for the homeless to place their belongings so... Read more
'Pope Francis laundry' service opens for homeless in Rome
On Monday the latest Pope Francis-inspired initiative for the poor opened up in Rome – a new laundromat, with washing,... Read more
Colorado church ministers to Native Americans, homeless, and deaf
St. Bernadette Parish, the pioneer Catholic church of Lakewood, Colorado, outgrew its first worship space just 18 years after being... Read more
Walk in another's shoes, Pope encourages in interview
In an interview published Tuesday, Pope Francis spoke about what it means to care for and be present to the... Read more
Pope: Be more than a mannequin when it comes to helping refugees
In his newest prayer video Pope Francis focused on the poor and refugees, saying we shouldn’t be like immobile mannequin’s... Read more
The homeless need urgent prayers in cold winter months, Pope says
On Sunday Pope Francis announced that his “urgent” prayer for the month of January is for all those who live... Read more
Pope marks 80th birthday with charitable giving to Rome's poor
Pope Francis kicked off his 80th birthday by having breakfast with a group of homeless from around St. Peter’s and... 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
Pope Francis establishes new dorm for Rome's homeless men
Pope Francis and his brother Jesuits in Rome have converted an old travel agency building into a new homeless shelter... Read more
Francis: Sex workers, abandoned children are a result of our indifference
On Thursday Pope Francis said that abandoned children and exploited sex workers forced to live on the street are a... Read more
'This is your house' – Pope Francis meets homeless in Sistine Chapel
Pope Francis stopped by to visit with 150 of Rome’s homeless in the Sistine Chapel after they were invited for... Read more
Unexpected friendships bloom as Vatican rolls out haircuts for homeless
As homeless men and women line up under the massive arms of Saint Peter's colonnade waiting to take advantage of... Read more
Pope gives 300 umbrellas to Rome's homeless amid downpour
After several days of rain and dreary weather that has not yet cleared, the Vatican’s papal almoner has distributed 300... Read more
Coming soon to the Vatican: haircuts for Rome's homeless
The Vatican’s continued efforts to help the homeless of Rome have expanded beyond showers and bathrooms at St. Peter’s Square,... Read more
What Pope Francis learned from homeless girl: 'Cry with the suffering!'
Pope Francis praised Filipino former homeless girl Glyzelle Palomar for asking why God allows children to suffer, saying her tearful... Read more
Pope Francis banner in downtown Denver aims to inspire
A 10-foot tall banner depicting Pope Francis embracing a young child was hung July 1 on the exterior of the... Read more
My life is changed, says homeless woman on Rome pilgrimage
During a six-day trip to the Eternal City, Clarissa Salazar, who until recently lived on the streets in the U.S.,... Read more
Student-led project gives breakfast to 1,500 at homeless shelters
Students at St. Peter’s School in Washington, D.C., led a recent project to assemble 1,500 bagged breakfasts for those seeking... 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
'Un-gala' fundraiser draws awareness to homeless ministry
Putting a unique spin on a typical charity fundraiser, the young missionaries of Christ in the City recently hosted an... Read more
