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A Table of Dignity: Pope Leo XIV Welcomes the Poor with Vincentian Support

Pope Leo XIV shared lunch with 1,300 poor and marginalized guests in the Vatican for the World Day of the Poor. The meal emphasized dignity and welcome. Behind the scenes, the Vincentian Family played a key role in organizing and serving, reflecting its global mission to accompany and uplift those in need.

A Seed of Hope and Dignity in Liberia’s Slums

On September 14, 2025, the Toby family home was inaugurated in Liberia, as part of the “13 Houses” project. After years of living in a precarious hut, the family regains their dignity with a home and support to start a small business. Amid urban poverty and homelessness, this house stands as a symbol of hope, justice, and transformative solidarity.

In Tanzania, a Home Becomes a Tangible Sign of Hope

In Mpepai, Ruvuma region of Tanzania, the 13 Houses for the Jubilee project is about to complete a home for a vulnerable family of ten. They will move from a fragile mud shelter to a safe, sustainable house. The active involvement of the parents and children has strengthened their sense of belonging and hope for a dignified, stable future.

After the Fire: Empowering Parents, Protecting Childhood in “Pequeño Refugio”, Viña del Mar (Chile)

In the city of Viña del Mar, the Naciones Unidas Camp has emerged, which is a settlement made up mostly of migrant families. After the devastating fire of February 2024, these families were left without homes, but not without hope. Accompanied by the Vincentian Family and the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, a new chapter began: reconstruction.

What Must Be Done to Confront Global Homelessness? (Video presented at DePaul University)

What Must Be Done to Confront Global Homelessness? (Video presented at DePaul University)

What concrete steps can we take today as we seek a world where everyone has a stake in their community and a place to call home? In this video, Mark McGreevy (Depaul International) uses the analogy of an overflowing bathtub to help us think about the problem of homelessness. This is followed by presentations by Lydia Stazen (Institute of Global Homelessness) and Yasmine Cajuste (FamVin Homeless Alliance).

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