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Rome's poor to be guests of honor at Vatican concert
The Vatican will host a concert for the poor and homeless of Rome next month, not only using the concert... 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
God's love is the 'beating heart' of the Church, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis marked the 10th anniversary of Benedict XVI’s encyclical “Deus Caritas Est” by telling participants in a conference commemorating... 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
Families take in refugees as Pope calls on Europe's churches to open their doors
With many European families already opening their homes to refugees, the current head of the Jesuit's refugee agency says Pope... Read more
Who's on the guest list for a Vatican concert? Rome's homeless community
Next month the Vatican will invite Rome's poor and homeless to a concert intended to raise money for Pope Francis’... 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
Using God as a cover for injustice is no trifling matter, Pope says
In his homily Friday, Pope Francis said that love of God and of neighbor are inseparable, and castigated the actions... 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
Charity isn't just helping others – it's a way of life, Pope says
Pope Francis told an audience of Haiti earthquake survivors and relief agencies that restoration is only possible when communities unite... Read more
Police and Knights of Columbus join forces to fight the cold
The Knights of Columbus is joining forces with the New Haven Police Department in the Coats for Kids initiative to... Read more
Sistine Chapel being used as sacred place – not 'venue for private parties'
Director of the Vatican Museums Antonio Paolucci has rejected rumors that they are now renting the Sistine Chapel, adding that... Read more
Crowdfunding campaign aims to raise $1 million for Iraqi Christians
A Catholic lay organization has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise awareness and money to help persecuted Christians and other... Read more
Why the bishop of Dallas sheltered a family on Ebola watch
When a Texas family feared to have contracted the Ebola virus was recently placed under quarantine, they found refuge from... Read more
Papal blessing proceeds will soon go to poor – not shopkeepers
Papal blessing certificates, often bought to mark weddings and first Communions, will soon only be available for purchase directly from... Read more
Pope prays for peace in Ukraine, Lesotho
Addressing thousands of pilgrims in Saint Peter's Square during his weekly Angelus address, Pope Francis called for peace in Ukraine... Read more
Knights of Columbus set record for global charitable giving
The Knights of Columbus continued to set records for charitable giving and volunteer hours, making this the 14th consecutive year... Read more
Knights of Columbus report record donations in 2013
Catholic fraternal organization the Knights of Columbus set new records in donations and volunteer hours in 2013, continuing its long-standing... Read more
Even an insult is killing your brother, Pope Francis says
In his daily homily Pope Francis reflected on true brotherly love, explaining that if we really want to love one... Read more
Catholic foundation leaders meet in Chicago
Leaders of Catholic community foundations and related special purpose foundations met for the first time at a national convocation in... Read more
