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Africa among Destinations of Millions of Dollars in U.S.-charitable Donations: Bishops

Jul 23, 2023

The United States Catholic bishops announced Thursday where millions of dollars raised by American dioceses will go for charitable purposes around the world.

On his second day in the Congolese capital of Kinshasa, Feb. 1, 2023, Pope Francis listened to the stories of victims of violence from the Democratic Republic of Congo’s conflict-ridden eastern region. / Vatican Media

"It’s not philanthropy, but faith": Pope Francis to Congolese Charities

Feb 1, 2023

The pope praised the work being done to assist those in poverty and emphasized the importance of Christian charity as an integral part of the faith.

Pope Francis at the general audience in Paul VI Hall Aug. 21, 2019. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Pope Francis: Self-interest and hypocrisy destroy the Church

Aug 21, 2019

Pope Francis decried hypocrisy and self-interest Wednesday, saying that Christian community should always be characterized by generosity and solidarity.