‘Poverty is a scandal,’ pope says; Christians must use gifts for charity
By CNS – The material, cultural and spiritual poverties that exist in the world are a “scandal” that Christians are called to address by putting their God-given...
Poverty & Social Justice
67 Blankets Proves That Local Is Indeed ‘Lekka’
This year, 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day is going local for its annual blanket collection and reveal Road Show. Hashtagged #LocalBlanketsIsLekka, the charity’s 2023 blanket drive...
Pope: Love the Lord by Loving the Poor
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Wars, famine and calamities of every kind can tempt Christians to a paralysing fear that the world is about to end; what...
Pope: Food Cannot Be Used as a Bargaining Chip
By Junno Arocho Esteves – The international community can no longer ignore the cries of the poor and the hungry who fall victim to food loss and...
South African Nuncio Warns Poverty Threatens Synodality
By Fredrick Nzwili – A Vatican diplomat in southern Africa warned that deprivation and poverty among the laity could obstruct Pope Francis’ vision of synodality in the region,...
Is Church a Home for Homeless?
Last month, I wrote about the synodality discussions that I hosted with leaders of other Christian denominations and other faiths. This month I want to look at...
No Back to School Fun for Child Labourers
It’s that special time of the year for kids in many countries as they start heading back to school. And for those who have discovered the fun...
SACBC Expresses Alarm at State of SA and Condemns Govt Self-Enrichment
The bishops of Southern Africa have issued a statement strongly condemning “the continued preoccupation of our leaders with self-enrichment, party politics and factional battles” and expressing alarm...
Pope: Poverty Driving Children into Forced Labour Must be Tackled
By Carol Glatz – Poverty and inequality, which are major factors in child labour exploitation, must be addressed, Pope Francis said in a written message. “Sadly, too...
Pope Francis on World Day of the Poor: Be tireless builders of hope
On the World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis urged Christians to be “tireless builders of hope” amid the darkness and suffering in the world. “The World...
