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Catholics Invited to Support U.S. Bishops’ Anti-Poverty Efforts on World Day of the Poor

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WASHINGTON - At Masses on the weekend of November 14-15 – the World Day of the Poor – Catholics in dioceses across the United States will be invited to give to the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD), the domestic anti-poverty program of the U.S. bishops.“Created in the image of God, every person has inherent dignity and the capacity to contribute to the flourishing of their families and communities. Our faith calls us to stand in solidarity with people experiencing poverty, supporting their leadership as they work to address the root causes of poverty and build a better future,” said Bishop Timothy C. Senior of Harrisburg, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Subcommittee on the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. “Through CCHD, the Church puts this commitment into action, accompanying communities as they work toward a future in which all people can flourish,” he continued.The U.S. bishops launched CCHD in 1969

It takes courage to stand for -- not against -- something, pope tells young people

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VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- In a world full of possibilities, yet still marked by injustice and fear, Pope Leo XIV said young Christians are called to transform the world with love."Many regard love as a form of weakness, but Christ shows us that it is a source of freedom and strength," he said in his message to young people ahead of the local celebrations of World Youth Day Nov. 22, the solemnity of Christ the King.In a world created good but still wounded by injustice, conflict, fear, violence and loneliness, he wrote, "everything is transformed by love." "Christians are called to follow Christ in his gentle courage: the courage to show love when harshness seems easier and more effective; the courage to seek peace when confrontation appears more advantageous; and the courage to hold fast, to hope when cynicism seems more convincing," the pope wrote in the message released by the Vatican Nov. 3. In this file photo from Aug. 6, 2023, a young man from

Pope warns economic inequality threatens peace, urges politicians to serve common good

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VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The threat to world peace stems from economic imbalances linked to development that is "neither equitable nor respectful of creation," Pope Leo XIV said at his weekly general audience."This is a far-sighted vision, which was unfortunately borne out towards the end of the last century and which we see even more clearly today," he said Nov. 4 in St. Peter's Square.Pope Leo said at the heart of the economy is work, which allows people to develop as individuals, provide for their families, express their talents, participate in society and build a better world.But the Catholic vision of economic development must always be at the service of humankind and under human control, he said, citing the Second Vatican Council's pastoral constitution, "Gaudium et Spes." The pope also emphasized the council's call to eliminate discrimination against vulnerable social groups and migrants."Work must never be distorted to the detriment of people, th

2026 Retirement Fund for Religious Collection Supports Nearly 19,000 Aging Women and Men Religious Nationwide

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WASHINGTON - On the weekend of Dec. 12–13, Catholics across the United States will have the opportunity to support aging sisters, brothers and religious order priests through the Retirement Fund for Religious. For decades, women and men religious have served in Catholic schools, hospitals, parishes and other ministries, often for little to no pay. Their communities have been facing rising eldercare costs and limited retirement resources. Coordinated by the National Religious Retirement Office (NRRO), this annual collection in participating (arch)dioceses provides financial assistance to eligible religious institutes caring for their retired members. Some (arch)dioceses may hold the collection on a different date.In 2026, only 6 percent of religious institutes providing data to the NRRO were adequately funded for retirement, and 69 percent had a median age of 70 or older. The 2025 appeal raised a record $37.1 million, and in June 2026, the NRRO distributed a record $40 million in

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