Archbishop Gomez, vice president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, points to American society as a prime example of where the need to minister on the margins is vital, especially because families are breaking down and communities are experiencing instability.
Convocation delegates urged to take Gospel to struggling people everywhere
Forgive us for looking the other way, pope tells homeless people
Looking directly at thousands of homeless and marginalized persons, Pope Francis asked for their forgiveness for failures to recognize their dignity and alleviate their suffering.