Homelessness
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Homeless persons find a spiritual father in Pope Francis
Always close to his heart, around 3,600 homeless men and women were given the chance to be also physically near... Read more
UK cardinal: There are more homeless people than you think
Those who are homeless, both those who live on the streets and those who move from place to place, need... Read more
Pope tells homeless greater solidarity is found in poverty than wealth
After hearing testimonies from two homeless men Friday, Pope Francis spoke off-the-cuff about the dignity and solidarity that can be... Read more
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
From homeless to meeting the Pope – a story of inspiration
Tanya Cangelosi never imagined that she would one day be bringing homeless people on pilgrimages to Rome. And Shyla Montoya... Read more
Privacy, safety at stake with proposed rule on homeless shelters
According to proposed federal rules, homeless shelters partnering with the government might soon have to compromise the privacy and safety... Read more
Homeless Jesus inspires 911 calls in North Dakota
The Homeless Jesus statue is at it again. Read more
Vatican gives free health care to Rome's poor
Poor and homeless men and women will now be able to turn to the Vatican for medical treatment, the latest... Read more
Want to find God? Seek him in the most needy, Pope Francis says
Speaking at a Rome homeless shelter, Pope Francis has said the humility of Jesus Christ’s birth shows that mankind can... Read more
Chicago Catholic cemeteries give a proper burial to those who died on the fringes
Chicago’s Catholic cemeteries have helped bury the bodies of about 200 unidentified and unclaimed persons in recent years. One of... Read more
Rome pilgrimage gives homeless man a new perspective on life
Derrick Yearout has come a long way from his homeless, drug-addicted days. After changing his life and getting off the... Read more
Here's what it was like when Pope Francis visited the homeless in DC
Pope Francis’ visit to homeless men and women in Washington, D.C., was “life-changing,” said the head of Catholic Charities in... Read more
Jesus came into the world as a homeless person, Pope Francis says
There is no social or moral justification for homelessness, but we can find solace and meaning in the Incarnation, Pope... Read more
San Francisco cathedral sprinkler aimed for safety, not homeless
San Francisco’s cathedral installed a special sprinkler system to wash out “needles, feces and other dangerous items” from its doorways... Read more
Would you recognize 'Homeless Jesus' on a park bench in DC?
A statue of “Homeless Jesus” now sits just outside Catholic Charities in downtown Washington, D.C., with the organization’s president hoping... Read more
Willy's Story - the homeless man buried in the Vatican
Everyone in the neighborhood outside the Vatican knew Willy Herteleer. Read more
Despite improvements, still 'a long way to go' for US homeless
A new report on homelessness shows some improvements in the country's response to those who are without shelter, but also... Read more
Pope Francis invites homeless to dine at Vatican
On July 1 Pope Francis invited a group of 200 homeless individuals to dinner at the Vatican, where they were served in... Read more
