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How to help Maui wildfire victims from afar
Here’s how you can help those affected by the devastating fires on Maui. Read more
These parishioners have sent 3 million meals to Haiti. Here’s how they do it
Everything about St. Matthew, a mega-parish in Charlotte, North Carolina, is super-sized, including its charitable outreach. Read more
Pope Francis calls for a ‘spirit of service’ on feast of Mary’s assumption
In his Aug. 15 Angelus reflection, the pope pointed to the Blessed Mother as a “woman of service” to her... Read more
Pope Francis: Without concrete love, our lives have ‘no weight’
At a gathering with Portuguese charity workers, Pope Francis went off script to insist that Christian love must be tangibly... Read more
Catholic priest from Ukraine gives Pope Francis cross made out of war rubble
The Catholic priest and his team have worked tirelessly to provide food, shelter, protection, and health and psychological support to... Read more
Pope Francis: God asks us to love beyond ‘the logic of self-interest’
The pope reflected on what it means to “love your enemies” in his Sunday Angelus address. Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for December
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of December is for volunteer not-for-profit organizations. Read more
When there’s a problem, ‘we just pray’: Lebanese teen started charity to get medical care to poor
Marina Khawand, a 19-year-old woman from Beirut, says she never would have been able to help the thousands of ill... Read more
Pope Francis: The Eucharist teaches us to adore God rather than ourselves
Matera, known as the “city of bread,” hosted Italy’s National Eucharist Congress. Read more
Pope Francis: Jesus frees us from the ‘paralysis’ of laziness and selfishness
The pope met with young people participating in a missionary youth conference. Read more
Pope Francis wants us to do this when we give to the poor
“When you give alms, do you touch the hand of the person asking, do you look them in the eyes?”... Read more
Pope Francis’ Lenten message: Addiction to digital media can hurt human relationships
"May the corporal fasting to which Lent calls us fortify our spirit for the battle against sin,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Pope Francis on World Day of the Poor: Be ‘tireless builders of hope’ amid suffering
The pope offered Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica in the presence of 2,000 people living in poverty and the volunteers... Read more
Papal Foundation announces $9m in grants for charitable projects
The Papal Foundation announced April 28 they will be distributing $9.2 million in grants to dioceses in 64 countries in... Read more
How Pope Francis used a donated Lamborghini to help rebuild Iraqi Christian communities
Christians in Iraq’s Nineveh Plains were able to rebuild a nursery school and other facilities destroyed by the Islamic State... Read more
Pope Francis’ ambulance brings free flu shots and coronavirus tests to the homeless
Pope Francis’ charity brought free flu vaccines and coronavirus tests to homeless people living in a town outside Rome on... Read more
Pope Francis: 'Advent is the season for remembering the closeness of God'
On the first Sunday of Advent, Pope Francis recommended a traditional Advent prayer to invite God to draw close during... Read more
Pope Francis: Prepare to meet the Lord with good deeds inspired by His love
Pope Francis said Sunday that it is important not to forget that at the end of one’s life there will... Read more
Pope Francis: Catholics cannot ignore the poverty caused by the pandemic
Pope Francis said Saturday that the coronavirus pandemic has revealed poverty that Catholics cannot ignore. Read more
Pope Francis teams up with Olympic athletes for coronavirus charity auction
Pope Francis has teamed up with Olympic athletes for a charity auction this month to support hospitals in the regions... Read more
