World Day of the Poor

  • November 15, 2022

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

Wars, famine and calamities of every kind can tempt Christians to a paralyzing fear that the world is...
  • November 10, 2022

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

As part of the Vatican celebration of World Day of the Poor, a dozen doctors and nurses and...
  • June 14, 2022

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

War produces tremendous poverty, and its violence strikes those who are defenseless and vulnerable, Pope Francis said....
  • November 12, 2021

Poor, volunteers deepen faith, friendship on Assisi pilgrimage

With a mix of awe and excitement, pilgrims from many parts of Europe conquered the exhaustion of a...
  • November 12, 2021

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

With a pilgrim's staff and mantle, Pope Francis entered Assisi's Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels with...
  • November 8, 2021

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

Pope Francis plans to prepare for his celebration of the World Day of the Poor by meeting with...
  • June 14, 2021

Selfish, materialistic lifestyles help fuel poverty, pope says in message

Poverty is the result of people's selfishness; it is not "fate" or the fault of the poor, Pope...