Forty years ago, four women gave their lives as part of their preferential option for the poor. Read their own words. It should take just about 40 seconds.
Pope Francis
Homelessness and Laudato Si
We need to look not only at housing those already on the street, but also at addressing the root reasons that people become homeless in the first place.
The Pope Video • Artificial Intelligence
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Artificial Intelligence.
Novena during the Pope’s visit to the US
Pope Francis will visit the United States Sept. 22–27, 2015. Daughters of Charity invite us to join in a novena of prayer for his safety and the success of his visit. Opening Prayer: Pope Francis' Prayer to the Holy Spirit Breathe into me, Holy Spirit, that my...
Full Papal Virtual Audience in English
Watch Full ABC News Papal Virtual Audience in English. It is an amazing experience. View video
Labor Day and Laudato Si
The US Bishops are drawing the connection between Labor Day and Laudato Si. Families have been receiving a lot of attention recently. In his encyclical, Laudato Si', Pope Francis teaches that of all the groups that play a role in the welfare of society and help ensure...
Will you pray for creation?
Pope Francis has asked all to prayer for creation on September 1. Pope Francis wishes to remind us that: “Christians are called to an ecological conversion whereby the effects of their encounter with Jesus Christ become evident in their relationship with the world...
Pope calls for World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
The Vatican on Aug. 10 announced a World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, the latest move by Pope Francis to push environmental issues up the global agenda. The World Day will be celebrated annually on Sept. 1, in line with the Orthodox Church’s day for the...
Writing and speaking about poverty
Two posts concerning writing and speaking about poverty caught my eye. So much depends upon where you stand. The first piece by well-known author Barbara Ehrenreich laments the fact that only the moderately well-to-do can afford to write about poverty. The second...
Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth on “Laudato Si”
The Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth have spoken out on Laudato Si. In a July 2 article that just came to our attention, the Leavenworth Diocesan paper ran an article "Local Catholics weigh in on ‘Laudato Sí’" Jessica Langdon (jessica.langdon@theleaven.org) wrote...
Video – Pope with Buddhist and Vincentian leaders
SVdP CEO Dave Barringer, Los Angeles Executive Director David Fields and San Francisco Executive Director Lorraine Moriarty have all traveled to Rome, Italy to spend time participating in the first "Dialogue and Fraternity" event between Catholic and Buddhist leaders...
‘Walk with Francis’ Pledge – more than “ice buckets”
Catholics in Washington, D.C. are hoping a new charity pledge will go viral like last year’s “Ice Bucket Challenge,” but there’s a new twist – this pledge is for Pope Francis. (Matt Hadro of (CNA/EWTN News). “The 'Walk with Francis' Pledge offers people the...
