Laudato Si’ provides a roadmap for navigating the very uncertain times in which we find ourselves today. We are facing an ecological crisis which is both a profound moral and cultural crisis.
Pope Francis
This Lent – Where’re Ya Going?
At the beginning of Lent, we have an opportunity to think about where we are heading on the journey of our life. In his Lenten letter, Pope Francis reminds us that Lent is a journey to Easter.
A Vincentian Response to Climate Change
Since the publication of Laudato Si in May 2015, several faith-based groups have initiated projects intended to support work in ecological conservation, environmental activism, and advocacy for climate justice.
Cheering on Pope Francis
Jesus and St. Vincent de Paul are cheering Pope Francis, not only for calling for this annual day of remembrance of those who are poor but also for his casting it in the framework of the Beatitudes.
Pope Francis Issues Radical Challenge – Love not with words but deeds!
“It is my wish that, in the week preceding the World Day of the Poor… Christian communities will make every effort to create moments of encounter and friendship, solidarity and concrete assistance.”
The Pope Video • To Witness to the Gospel in Asia – November 2017
"The Pope Video" series continues! This month, the Pope asks us to pray for Asia -- an enormous continent where people of diverse religions coexist, and where Christians are a minority. Let us listen to their testimony and learn from their openness to others....
Video from the Vincentian Family Encounter with Pope Francis at #famvin400
In the unique setting of St. Peter's Square in Rome, today 14 October more than 10,000 members of the Vincentian Family from all over the world have had a very special encounter with Pope Francis. Our day began in the morning, when lay and consecrated members of the...
Pope tells Vincentians to adore, welcome and go #famvin400
On Saturday Pope Francis said Vincentians must adore, welcome and go! Vincentians should share God’s love with action and service – “and that we can’t just sit around and wait for other people to perform our vocation.” “Love is dynamic, it goes out of itself,” the...
EWTN covers Pope Francis with the Vincentian Family at #famvin400 #Rome
You can watch the goings on this Saturday on EWTN - the Global Catholic Network. Times above are EDT (New York USA) times. Check in the “Watch Live” section. If you're not sure, click here to go to EWTN.COM or click the image below the rest of the schedule to find...
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,”
The Pope Video • Rights of workers and the unemployed
"The Pope Video" series continues! https://youtu.be/Csr1ZgYSZss His intention: Let us pray that all workers may receive respect and protection of their rights, and that the unemployed may receive the opportunity to contribute to the common good. Pope Francis - October...
Pope Francis wants the Catholic Church to tackle ‘fake news’
For the next World Day of Social Communications, Pope Francis wants the Catholic Church to make a contribution to the mounting issue of "fake news," in part by seeking to promote "professional journalism which always seeks the truth, and therefore a journalism of...
