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![The Pope Video • For Women who are Victims of Violence](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2017/02/pope-video-2-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Pope Video • For Women who are Victims of Violence
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Women who are Victims of Violence.
![A Canadian View: The Preferential Option for the Poor, Part Three](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/02/a-canadian-view-jim-paddon-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A Canadian View: The Preferential Option for the Poor, Part Three
Part Three: In recent years there has been considerable discussion and at times some confusion over the topics of The preferential option for the poor, systemic change and our Vincentian charism.
![Not Seeing Homeless Students](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/02/homelessness-series-featured-2.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Not Seeing Homeless Students
For too long and for too many students, the issue of homelessness has not received the attention it deserves.
![Reflecting on three years of the Famvin Homeless Alliance](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2021/01/FHA_ImpactReport2020_fb.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Reflecting on three years of the Famvin Homeless Alliance
The Famvin Homeless Alliance (FHA) has reached three years working with the poorest of the poor and the homeless.
![2021 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2021/01/csmg-2021.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
2021 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering
Join us at this year’s virtual gathering of U.S. Catholic social ministry leaders organized by the Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development, 10 USCCB departments, and 18 national Catholic organizations!
![Not Seeing Homeless Students](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/02/homelessness-series-featured-2.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Two Cardinals Celebrate Funeral of a Homeless Person
“May we be reminded of the words of St. Gregory the Great, who, when faced with the death of a mendicant from cold, said that Masses would not be celebrated that day because it was like Good Friday.”
![To Love Another Person Is To See the Face of God (Part IV)](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/03/vincent-louise-frederic-francis.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
To Love Another Person Is To See the Face of God (Part IV)
This is the last segment devoted to this theme. In the last installment I told a story in which I attempted to communicate some of the presuppositions that can prevent one from actually loving another person. (Part IV)
![The “Infection” of Love](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/06/vf-homeless-alliance-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The “Infection” of Love
Our friends feel welcomed, cared for and loved. This is relevant.
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Santiago Masarnau Declared Venerable
On January 21, 2021, His Holiness approved the promulgation of the decree concerning the heroic virtues of the Servant of God, Santiago Masarnau Fernández, a faithful layman.
![A Canadian View: The Preferential Option for the Poor, Part Three](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/02/a-canadian-view-jim-paddon-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A Canadian View: The Preferential Option for the Poor, Part Two
In recent years there has been considerable discussion and at times some confusion over the topics of The preferential option for the poor, systemic change and our Vincentian charism.