World Day of the Poor
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Pope urges 'examination of conscience' on treatment of the poor
In his message for this year's World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis challenged Catholics on their attitude toward the... Read more
Pope: Are you afraid of God? If so, you don't really know who he is
Pope Francis on Sunday cautioned against having a “mistaken” idea of God as harsh and punishing, saying this fear will... Read more
Pope Francis: the poor are our 'passport to paradise'
On the first World Day for the Poor, Pope Francis said caring for the needy has a saving power, because... Read more
How US Catholics will mark the World Day of the Poor
As the first World Day of the Poor approaches on Nov. 19, Catholics in the U.S. aim to amplify their... Read more
Pope Francis makes surprise visit to the poor outside St Peter's Square
Pope Francis on Thursday made an unannounced visit to a small makeshift medical center in front of St. Peter's Square... Read more
More than just giving – World Day of the Poor highlights change of attitude
As the Church prepares to celebrate the first World Day of the Poor, an event announced by Pope Francis last... Read more
For first World Day of the Poor, Francis encourages personal encounter
In his message for the first World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis said that the suffering and broken bodies... Read more
