By Stanislaus Alla New Delhi, Nov 18, 2023: Each year, on the Sunday before the Catholic Church liturgically celebrates the Solemnity of Christ the King (that normally occurs towards the end of November) Pope Francis wants all of us, all people across the world, to remember the poor. Since itsContinue Reading
Vatican City, Jun 14, 2022: Pope Francis said this week that no Christian is exempt from aiding the poor. In his message for the 2022 World Day of the Poor, published on June 14, the pope said that the worst thing that can happen to a Christian community is toContinue Reading
By Oswald Gracias Mumbai: Mother Teresa, my personal friend, often said that “charity and love are the same thing: with charity you give love, so don’t just give money, but stretch out your hand instead . . .” The hands of the Church in India stretch out to the poor,Continue Reading
Vatican City: Coronavirus restrictions have forced the Vatican to scale down Nov. 14 commemoration of the World Day of the Poor, a Vatican archbishop said Nov. 12. Speaking at a press conference Nov. 12, Archbishop Rino Fisichella said that the pope would not be able to host a lunch forContinue Reading
Vatican City, June 15, 2020: Pope Francis says the coronavirus pandemic has revealed poverty that Catholics cannot ignore. “The word of God allows for no complacency; it constantly impels us to acts of love,” Pope Francis wrote in his message for the 2020 World Day of the Poor. In hisContinue Reading
By Nirmala Carvalho Mumbai, Nov 20, 2019: A parish in Mumbai observed the third World Day of the Poor by feeding destitute of all religions through its 16 small Christian communities. “We wanted the Day to be a time of sharing in society, so that it became an inclusive celebrationContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Kolkata, Nov. 18, 2018: Every person needs to revisit one’s comfort zones thinking of the poor, says a Jesuit educationist. Matters India talked to some people about the second “World Day of the Poor” declared by Pope Francis. It was celebrated on November 18 this year.Continue Reading
The Second World Day of the Poor declared by Pope Francis will be celebrated on 18 November 2018. The theme of this year is “This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him.”Continue Reading
By Matters India reporter Mumbai: Creating a ripple effect of love must continue on daily basis, says a Focolare movement member. Last November, the Focolare movement launched “Deeds that say I love,” project in Mumbai creating awareness among people to help poor people. “Through this project, ‘Deeds that say IContinue Reading
The first World Day of the Poor was on November 19Continue Reading