The material, cultural and spiritual poverties that exist in the world are a “scandal” that Christians are called to address by putting their God-given capacity for charity and love into action, Pope Francis said.
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Pope Francis will travel to Dubai on Dec. 1 for climate conference
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Catholic Charities appeals for help as Biden declares Maui’s deadly fires a federal emergency
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Ukrainian archbishop urges people to celebrate Christmas even amid war
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Hackers planted false files implicating Indian Jesuit Father Swamy who died in prison
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Jesuit-educated star quarterback Caleb Williams wins Heisman Trophy
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Pope Francis says to have a simpler Christmas this year and donate the savings to Ukraine
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Sister Pat Daly, whose ministry held corporations accountable to their customers and the planet, dies at 67
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Pope Francis compares war in Ukraine to genocide
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