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World Day of the Poor
As we celebrate the seventh World Day of the Poor on Nov. 19, Pope Francis asks us to reflect on the little known but powerful story of Tobit. In particular, the Pope directs us to act with mercy: “Do not turn your face away from anyone who is poor.” (Tob …
Archbishop calls on Catholics to ‘take personal responsibility’ for aiding the poor
CNA Staff, Nov 15, 2020 / 05:31 am MT (CNA).- Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, permanent observer of the Holy See to the United Nations in New York, encouraged Catholics to exit their comfort zones as they reach out to the poor and needy in their midst. The archbishop spoke November 12 …
Pope Francis: Stretch out your hand to the poor
Vatican City, Nov 15, 2020 / 06:20 am MT (CNA).- Jesus is telling us today to stretch out our hand to the poor, Pope Francis said in his Angelus address Sunday. Speaking from a window overlooking St. Peter’s Square Nov. 15, the fourth World Day of the Poor, the pope …
Archbishop Schnurr: World Day of the Poor highlights need for Catholic Campaign for Human Development
My Dear Friends in Christ, On November 19, the Thirty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, Pope Francis is instituting a new tradition for our Church: a World Day of the Poor. In his inaugural message for this occasion, the Holy Father announced, “This new World Day should become a powerful appeal …