Poverty
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Poverty linked to respect for life in Pope's book
In his newly translated book, Pope Francis proposes a Christ-centered understanding of human dignity that yields a comprehensive respect for... Read more
Pope thanks foundation for fighting material, spiritual poverty
Pope Francis told members of The Papal Foundation that their contributions are helping combat “the many forms of material and... Read more
Spending cuts will harm poor, warns Catholic agency
If members of Congress do not come to an agreement on a debt reduction proposal, the resulting spending cuts may... Read more
Catholic thinkers debate government's role in helping poor
In a recent debate, two Catholic commentators disagreed over how large a role government should play in exercising society's responsibility... Read more
Needs of the poor emphasized as fiscal cliff looms
With just days left in 2012, advocates for the poor are asking elected officials to avert the fiscal cliff and... Read more
In work with poor, Little Sisters trust in providence this winter
As the winter season continues, the Little Sisters of the Poor are relying on God's providence to help their care... Read more
CRS Rice Bowl program has new internet component
Catholic Relief Services has revamped its traditional Lenten anti-hunger Operation Rice Bowl program to allow participants to register their rice... Read more
NY bishops say government, private charities should ease poverty
Church leaders in New York called for continued efforts by both government and private charities to address high levels of... Read more
At convention, Ryan urges economic changes to decrease poverty
In an Aug. 29 speech at the Republican National Convention, Congressman Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) called for fiscal responsibility as a... Read more
Lay missionaries to the poor open new Denver headquarters
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver blessed and inaugurated the new Denver headquarters for Christ in the City, a missionary... Read more
Network invitation to spend day with poor only applies to Romney
A Catholic social justice lobby that describes itself as “a progressive voice within the Catholic community” is asking Republican presidential... Read more
Leader of Catholic Relief Services emphasizes efforts to aid poor
At the recent spring meeting of the U.S. bishops, Dr. Carolyn Y. Woo, president and CEO of Catholic Relief Services,... Read more
Denver missionaries' weekend event brings love to homeless youth
Dozens of homeless young people in Denver are receiving food, clothing, and other essentials through "48 Hours," a new initiative... Read more
