Tag: Poverty
Colombian bishop uses fire truck to bless city
Desperate times call for creative measures in Buenaventura, a city rocked by poverty and increasing violence.
Simcha Fisher: T-shirts and other heavy burdens
Let me tell you a story about old t-shirts, and I promise I have a point.
Several weeks ago, I had a spurt of energy...
Kindness cupboard shows a lot of heart
Church in Sydney's east hosts a community pantry to help those struggling to make ends meet during the pandemic.
How the poor help us to welcome Christ
A life of faith involves prayer and service says Pope Francis in message for World Day of the Poor.
Pope says thank you to street newspapers
These journalists and newspaper sellers 'understand what is really happening' to the most vulnerable.
Food for body and soul offered to Sydney’s struggling
Inner city food and support service braces for even greater need
Canice's Kitchen in Elizabeth Bay this week launched a take-away pre-packed meal service for...
Vinnies hunger focus for Christmas appeal
The annual campaign will focus on the distressing number of children going hungry across the country.
Franciscan brother wins UN prize
Person of the Year award for a Franciscan brother who teaches maths in Kenya.
Bishops call for a living wage
Children bear the brunt of falls in the value of the minimum wage, bishops told national body.
Pope addresses UN leaders on poverty
Sustainable development in rural areas is key to making poverty a thing of the past, Pope Francis said.
