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![On the frontline of the fight against COVID-19](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/12/covid-icu-pixabay-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
On the frontline of the fight against COVID-19
Daughters of Charity in Poland helped nursing home residents who were sick with Covid.
![Encyclical ‘Fratelli Tutti’: Summary and Commentary (Part 7)](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/10/dibu-25-actubre-2020-color-fondo-texto-fb.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Encyclical ‘Fratelli Tutti’: Summary and Commentary (Part 7)
Bro. René Stockman offers here a short summary of chapter 7 of the Encyclical Letter “Fratelli Tutti”, followed by a more personal reflection.
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Gift of Darkness
As we enter into Advent, let the darkness teach us.
![What Do “We” Share With Homeless People?](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/02/homelessness-series-featured-2.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
What Do “We” Share With Homeless People?
Mental illness is a major problem for the entire US population – not just the homeless population. The difference is the problems are aggravaated by homelessness.
![Laudato Si: Everything is Connected](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/09/laudato-si-featured-pope1.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Laudato Si: Everything is Connected
“We need a conversion which includes everyone since the environmental challenge we are undergoing and its human roots, concern and affect us all.”
![500 New Houses for the Homeless in Australia](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/06/vf-homeless-alliance-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
500 New Houses for the Homeless in Australia
His life changed when he accessed one of the new 502 housing units that make up the latest “13 Houses” Campaign project, the first in Sydney and New South Wales (NSW), Australia.
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Prepared To Serve The Poor
Reflection by a student and Girl Scout from Sacred Heart College (Quezon Province, Philippines) on serving a community in need.
![The Pope Video • For a Life of Prayer](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2017/02/pope-video-2-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Pope Video • For a Life of Prayer
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For a Life of Prayer.
![Encyclical ‘Fratelli Tutti’: Summary and Commentary (Part 7)](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/10/dibu-25-actubre-2020-color-fondo-texto-fb.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Encyclical ‘Fratelli Tutti’: Summary and Commentary (Part 6)
Bro. René Stockman offers here a short summary of chapter 6 of the Encyclical Letter “Fratelli Tutti”, followed by a more personal reflection.
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Daughters of Charity made the streets their cloister
Matthieu Brejon de Lavergnée spoke to Charles Camosy about his new book, The Streets as a Cloister: History of the Daughters of Charity.