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World Day of the Poor

Pope Francis greets a man and child during a lunch in the Vatican audience hall Nov. 17, 2024, the World Day of the Poor. (CNS photo/Pablo Esparza)

The poor cannot keep waiting for justice, solidarity, pope says

Carol Glatz|Nov 17, 2024|4 Min Read

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Christians are called to be friends of the poor, pope says in message

Carol Glatz|Jun 13, 2024|4 Min Read

Pope Francis poses for a photo with his guests during a lunch in the Vatican audience hall Nov. 19, 2023, the World Day of the Poor. (CNS/Vatican Media)

Pope Francis calls poverty a 'scandal' on World Day of the Poor

Catholic News Service|Nov 20, 2023|3 Min Read

Pope Francis greets a man who spoke during a meeting with the poor at the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels in Assisi, Italy, Nov. 12, 2021. The visit was in preparation for the celebration of the World Day of the Poor. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

On World Day of Poor, be poor like those you serve, pope says

Justin McLellan|Jun 13, 2023|3 Min Read

Pope Francis gives his homily Nov. 13, 2022, during Mass for the World Day of the Poor in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Love the Lord by loving the poor, pope says at Mass

Cindy Wooden|Nov 13, 2022|4 Min Read

Village children pass the time in front of a home next to a flooding sea wall at high tide in Serua Village, Fiji, July 15, 2022. As the community runs out of ways to adapt to the rising Pacific Ocean, the 80 villagers face the painful decision whether to move. (CNS photo/Loren Elliott, Reuters)

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Fordham report finds poverty growing globally, reversing recent gains

Dennis Sadowski|Nov 11, 2022|4 Min Read

Doctors and nurses wait for patients Nov. 10, 2022, at a temporary medical clinic set up in St. Peter's Square as part of the Vatican celebration of the World Day of the Poor. (CNS photo/Cindy Wooden)

Vatican opens clinic in St. Peter's Square for World Day of the Poor

Cindy Wooden|Nov 10, 2022|2 Min Read

A woman from Rio de Janeiro disinfects the hands of a homeless man as she delivers him a meal April 11, 2020. The senselessness of war produces tremendous poverty, and its violence strikes those who are defenseless and vulnerable, Pope Francis said in message for the World Day of the Poor, which will be marked Nov. 13, 2022. (CNS photo/Lucas Landau, Reuters)

Superpowers at war add to the world's poor, pope says in message

Carol Glatz|Jun 14, 2022|4 Min Read

Pope Francis greets a woman as he leaves after celebrating Mass marking World Day of the Poor in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Nov. 14, 2021. (CNS photo/Remo Casilli, Reuters)

Pope Francis: ‘This world will pass away and only love will remain’

Courtney Mares|Nov 14, 2021|3 Min Read

Andrew Keogh, an Irishman helped to get sober and off the streets by the Poland-based foundation Barka, is pictured in Assisi, Italy, Nov. 11, 2021. He now works for the foundation in England and accompanied Barka's 10 Polish pilgrims to Assisi for a meeting with Pope Francis. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

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Poor, volunteers deepen faith, friendship on Assisi pilgrimage

Cindy Wooden|Nov 12, 2021|4 Min Read

Pope Francis arrives for a meeting with the poor at the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels in Assisi, Italy, Nov. 12, 2021. The visit was in preparation for the celebration of the World Day of the Poor. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

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Assisi pilgrimage with the poor: Pope calls for open hands, open hearts

Cindy Wooden|Nov 12, 2021|5 Min Read

Pope Francis greets people during a meeting with the poor in the archbishop's residence in Assisi, Italy, in this Oct. 4, 2013, file photo. The pope will travel to Assisi Nov. 12 for a time of listening and prayer with 500 poor people from several countries. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Pope's World Day of the Poor includes listening, helping

Catholic News Service|Nov 8, 2021|2 Min Read

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