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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
On the Needs of Children
In an address to the U.N. General Assembly this past week, Archbishop Celestino Migliore lamented the fact that that "chronic poverty remains the single biggest obstacle to meeting the needs of children," and that education is key "to empowering them to break the...
Putting social entrpreneurs to work for the poor
Concerned that millions of the world's poorest and hungry people remain in poverty and hunger, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) facilitated a consultation process, which includes the conference "Taking Action for the World's Poor and Hungry...
New Jersey Abolishes the Death Penalty
New Jersey has just become "the first [state] in a generation to abolish capital punishment." In signing the law into effect, Governor Corzine expressed the hope that New Jersey can serve as a model for other states. Read the story.
Vinnies says Howard legacy will spoil Christmas for poor
St Vincent de Paul National CEO John Falzon (Australia) has said the previous government's welfare to work arrangements will spoil Christmas for many single mums, people with disabilities and unemployed people.
Project Dream
Stories of Systemic Change (This marks the second in a series of 10 Vincentian family projects that will be described by Fr. Robert Maloney, Chair of the Systemic Change initiative in the Vincentian Family.) 2. Project DREAM - As the 1,000th baby born to HIV-positive...
Summary of Vatican doctrinal note on evangelization
"In a document released today, called "Doctrinal Note on Some Aspects of Evangelization," the doctrinal congregation said it aimed to clarify "a growing confusion" about the Church's missionary mandate." Zenit translation
Translation help (paying) sought
I received the following request for assistance with the task of translating over 1,000 letters from American English into Italian for the canonization process of a Passionist Priest. Details below.CONFIDENTIALITY of original papers as well as of their translation is...
Ending Chronic Homelessness
The St. Vincent de Paul Society in St. Louis is contributing to the effort to end chronic homelessness through its "Project More," which currently provides permanent housing for 30 chronically homeless men who have disabilities. Thus far, "none of the 30 men have...
Trafficking – Joint statement of Caritas and Union of Religious Superiors
"Trafficking in human beings is seen as one of the worst affronts to human dignity and violations of human rights. The Unions of Superiors General (USG/UISG, representing more than a million religious men and women worldwide) and Caritas Internationalis (CI, with 162...
Microfinance Investment Opportunities for Small Investors
E-bay owned MicroPlace, which launched in October, has been steadily increasing the number of investment opportunities available to those who wish to participate in microlending. It now offers the opportunity to invest in India's working poor through Oikecredit, "the...
