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Watching from the balcony isn’t enough! Pope Francis
Pope Francis recently invited us to … “act personally instead of just looking and criticizing the work of others from the balcony,”
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First National Congress of the Vincentian Family in Costa Rica
On Saturday, September 9 and Sunday, September 10, at the Seminar School was held the First Congress which brings together representatives of all branches of the Vincentian Family present in Costa Rica. This is the most important celebration scheduled on the agenda of...![When St. Vincent spoke the truth to power…](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2017/10/advocacy-featured-1080x675.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
When St. Vincent spoke the truth to power…
When St. Vincent spoke the truth to power… and what we can do today! Vincent’s courage in speaking the truth to power While Vincent is best known for his practical works of charity, he also served as an advocate for the poor before the highest authorities, at times at...![Holy See Addresses Key Global Issues During 72nd UN General Assembly](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/04/vincentian-family-UN-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Holy See Addresses Key Global Issues During 72nd UN General Assembly
This is a busy time at the United Nations, which is wrapping up its 72nd General Assembly. Activities have been widely reported in the media. I’d like to focus on the Holy See’s presence and advocacy during these important days. Following are some examples of how the...![University Happenings: @AdamsonUni](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2017/09/Adamson-whats-happening-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)