by sjs | Jan 29, 2008 | Church
The Vatican today released Pope Benedict’s Lenten message, the theme of which is “Christ Made Himself Poor for You.” The Holy Father focused his Lenten message on almsgiving. Read the Zenit account and the text of the message.
by sjs | Jan 28, 2008 | Church, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The U.S. Bishops have sent a letter calling on Congress and the President to work together “to find effective ways to protect the poorest families and low wage workers from financial hardship during this economic downturn.” Read the letter.
by sjs | Jan 26, 2008 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
At the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, world business leaders “vowed to make 2008 a landmark year in the fight against poverty” and Bill Gates provided examples of the kind of “creative capitalism” that can help...
by sjs | Jan 23, 2008 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Yesterday the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill expressing the sense of Congress “that the United States has a moral responsibility to meet the needs of those persons, groups and communities that are impoverished, disadvantaged or otherwise in...
by sjs | Jan 21, 2008 | Vincentian Family
The Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, who celebrate this year the 150th anniversary of the founding of their order, were responsible for opening numerous hospitals and schools across Kansas. “They gave everything of themselves.” Read the story.
