Almsgiving
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Pope Francis: Pray to see others as God sees them
He spoke about the Parable of the Good Samaritan and how we should treat those in need. 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
Good Friday collection will aid Christians in Middle East
As the Vatican’s annual Good Friday Collection approaches, the head of the Congregation for the Eastern Churches has encouraged people... Read more
This Lent, revive your enthusiasm for the faith, Pope says
In his message for the upcoming Lenten season, Pope Francis urged people to renew their enthusiasm for the faith, using... Read more
Pope: When giving to the poor, look them in the eyes
In Saturday's address for the monthly Jubilee of Mercy general audience, Pope Francis said almsgiving is not just about the... Read more
If mercy doesn’t reach your pockets, it’s not real, Pope says
For Pope Francis, mercy isn’t just spiritual, but is something that ought to be expressed in concrete acts of service... Read more
How Catholics, Lent, and bowls of rice are changing the world
Catholic Relief Services’ Rice Bowl program aims to continue its forty-year Lenten tradition of supporting hunger relief – and one... Read more
