Articles on this issue "charity"

Knights Keeping Holiday Season Holy

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The Knights of Columbus are encouraging millions in North America again this year to not lose sight of the real meaning of the holiday season, and to "Keep Christ in Christmas." The Christmas …

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Benedict XVI thanked the faithful for the support he is receiving on the occasion of the Pope's Charity Day, to be observed June 29. A worldwide collection, known as Peter's Pence, is taken up …

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ATD Fourth World

Serving the Poorest

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Here is the description of the International Movement ATD Fourth World which appears in the Directory of International Associations of the Faithful, published by the Pontifical Council for the …

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International Association of Charities

Founded by St. Vincent de Paul

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Here is the description of International Association of Charities which appears in the Directory of International Associations of the Faithful, published by the Pontifical Council for the …

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Foyers de Charité

Called to Live the Beatitudes

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Here is the description of the Foyers de Charité, which appears in the Directory of International Associations of the Faithful, published by the Pontifical Council for the Laity. * * * …

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4 African Development Initiatives Unveiled

Include Programs for Women, Children, Teachers

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A project begun in 2002 to commemorate the canonization of Opus Dei founder Josemaría Escrivá has announced an international fund-raising campaign for four new development projects for Africa. …

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Message Focuses on Eucharist\'s Role in Charity

Pontifical Commission\'s Reflection for Hispanic-American Day

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The upcoming Hispanic-American Day is an opportunity to remind the faithful of their duty to respond to all forms of hunger, both in body and soul, says a pontifical commission. On the …

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Supreme Knight Visits Pope

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Benedict XVI received the Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, Carl Anderson, in audience. The meeting today, of which the Vatican press office gave no details, was one of the many …

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The Knights of Columbus has pledged $1 million in support of a new program sponsored by the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, called "Catholics Seeking Christ." The new peer-to-peer …

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Relief Aid Abounds, But Not a Consensus on Its Use

Expert Warns of Doing More Harm Than Good

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Billions of U.S. dollars are being allocated by governments and international organizations to countries affected by last month's tsunami. In an interview with ZENIT, Riccardo Cascioli says …

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Leader of Knights of Columbus Meets Pope

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John Paul II received in private audience Carl Anderson, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, the Vatican press office reported. The press office gave no details about today's meeting. …

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Emergency Aid Sought for Caribbean, India and Sudan

Catholic Relief Services Scrambling to Help on 3 Fronts

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Catholic Relief Services made an emergency appeal for funds as it struggles to respond to disasters in the Caribbean, India and the Darfur region of Sudan. In a letter to U.S. bishops, CRS …

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Catholic Charities: "We Will Fight the Good Fight"

James Sweeney on the Group's Next Step After Supreme Court Denies Appeal

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Though its appeal was denied by the U.S. Supreme Court, Catholic Charities says it won't compromise its religious beliefs and include contraceptive coverage in its insurance plan for …

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Pope Sends a Greeting to Knights of Columbus

Group Reaffirms Stance on Catholics in Politics

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In greetings to the annual meeting of the Knights of Columbus, John Paul II called upon its members to spread Christ's message "to every sector of social, cultural and political life." The …

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Address to U.S. Bishops of Provinces of Portland, Seattle, Anchorage

"Religious, Educational and Charitable Institutions … From the Heart of the Church"

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Here is the text of the address John Paul II gave Thursday to visiting U.S. bishops from the ecclesiastical provinces of Portland, Oregon; Seattle, Washington; and Anchorage, Alaska. * * * …

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