In its 30 years of operation, the foundation had distributed more than $40 million to projects in rural areas across the region.
Pope revamps fund for rural communities in Latin America, Caribbean
Two holy men take divergent paths toward sainthood
The book about Carlo Acutis shows an otherwise ordinary teenager living the faith with beauty, simplicity and trust and is highly recommended for confirmation-age students; the second book tells the story of Aloysius Schwartz’s journey to the mission fields and living the life of the poor while serving them.
Pope asks Daughters of Charity to secure rights of people in their care
The pope’s message was presented Nov. 20 to those taking part in the congregation’s general assembly Oct. 29-Nov. 21 in Paris.
Pope: Time is running out to fix economy, protect the Earth, help the poor
The predominant global economic system is “unsustainable,” particularly in its impact on the environment, Pope Francis said Oct. 10 as part of the global TEDx Countdown on climate change.
Making the poor a priority isn’t political, it’s the Gospel, pope says
The preferential option for the poor, which includes feeding the hungry and drawing close to the excluded, “is the key criterion of Christian authenticity,” Pope Francis said.
WWII veteran uses gardening expertise of 90 years to grow food for needy
A 97-year-old World War II Army veteran gardens to raise food for the food pantry.
Bishop, faith groups urge Trump to support debt relief for poor nations
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and other faith groups are urging the Trump administration to support debt relief for poor nations.
Hosffman Ospino: Learning from the poor in a time of crisis
Let us place ourselves at the feet of the poor and vulnerable to learn from them during this time of crisis.