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Leaders of local Catholic Charities agencies from around the country traveled to Washington for a Nov. 18, 2025 summit organized by Catholic Charities USA, to share firsthand insights and experiences in serving those experiencing homelessness in their communities.

Catholic agencies strategize how to serve homeless amid major US policy change

November 21, 2025
The major change in federal policy on homelessness and its potential impact on the people Catholic Charities agencies serve was among the issues discussed at a summit of Catholic Charities' leaders and local politicians on Nov. 18.
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Taking the church to the peripheries: mission stations in Philippines

November 15, 2022
When Father Victor Sandoval went knocking on doors in one of Manila's toughest slums to tell people he was moving into their midst, he was met with disbelief.
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Fordham report finds poverty growing globally, reversing recent gains

November 14, 2022
Declining access to food, greater discrimination against women and widening restrictions on religious freedom have contributed to a higher rate of poverty worldwide, said a new report issued by a Fordham University program.
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Vatican opens clinic in St. Peter’s Square for World Day of the Poor

November 11, 2022
As part of the Vatican celebration of World Day of the Poor, a dozen doctors and nurses and 90 medical students set up shop in St. Peter's Square.
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Pope blesses ‘begging statue’ that will help Vincentians build homes

November 10, 2022
A dove in flight lays a blanket over a homeless person in a new sculpture by Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz.
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French cardinal admits to abusing teen girl 35 years ago

November 9, 2022
French Cardinal Jean-Pierre Ricard, former head of the French bishops' conference, admitted to abusing a 14-year-old girl 35 years ago.
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Commissioning of ferry boat recalls Dorothy Day’s legacy of peace, justice

November 8, 2022
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (CNS) -- Martha Hennessy, granddaughter of Dorothy Day, said her grandmother "loved the Staten Island Ferry, so what an honor to have one named after her."
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