‘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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Church / Poverty & Social Justice / Raymond Perrier
by Raymond Perrier · Published September 15, 2022 · Last modified September 29, 2022
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...
Church / Human Rights / Magliano / Poverty & Social Justice / Youth
by Tony Magliano · Published September 11, 2022 · Last modified September 10, 2022
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...
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...
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...
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...
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