social exclusion

Pax Christi, 170 other peacebuilding groups urge world - 'If we are to meet the challenges of tomorrow, we must recommit to peace today'

Pax Christi, 170 other peacebuilding groups urge world - 'If we are to meet the challenges of tomorrow, we must recommit to peace today'

Pax Christi, 170 other peacebuilding groups urge world: “If we are to meet the challenges of tomorrow, we must recommit to peace today”

Francis praises as martyr of charity murdered Italian street priest known for devotion to the least

Francis praises as martyr of charity murdered Italian street priest known for devotion to the least

Francis praises as martyr of charity murdered Italian street priest known for devotion to least

'Defiles the Gospel in his words and policies' - Catholics accuse Trump of 'fundamental contempt for what it means to be a Christian'

'Defiles the Gospel in his words and policies' - Catholics accuse Trump of 'fundamental contempt for what it means to be a Christian'

“Defiles the Gospel in his words and policies”: Catholics accuse Trump of “fundamental contempt for what it means to be a Christian”

10,000 Swedes demand permanent residency permits for unaccompanied migrant children

10,000 Swedes demand permanent residency permits for unaccompanied migrant children

10,000 Swedes demand permanent residency permits for unaccompanied migrant children

In Labor Day message, US Bishops denounce 'unjust' emphasis on profits over safety during COVID-19

In Labor Day message, US Bishops denounce 'unjust' emphasis on profits over safety during COVID-19

In Labor Day message, US Bishops denounce “unjust” emphasis on profits over safety during COVID-19

Global Catholic group calls on Polish Bishops to use 'every means available' to 'protect the dignity' of LGBTIQ+ people

Global Catholic group calls on Polish Bishops to use 'every means available' to 'protect the dignity' of LGBTIQ+ people

Global Catholic group calls on Polish Bishops to use “every means available” to “protect the dignity” of LGBTIQ+ people

On criminal punishment, Vienna auxiliary bishop urges lawmakers, judges to 'prefer mercy to severity and prevention to imprisonment'

On criminal punishment, Vienna auxiliary bishop urges lawmakers, judges to 'prefer mercy to severity and prevention to imprisonment'

On criminal punishment, Vienna auxiliary bishop urges lawmakers, judges to “prefer mercy to severity and prevention to imprisonment”

Check your privilege, make amends, work for change - A twelve-step approach to anti-racism

Check your privilege, make amends, work for change - A twelve-step approach to anti-racism

Check your privilege, make amends, work for change: A twelve-step approach to anti-racism

Bishop-prophet Casaldàliga, in his own words (II) - 'The 21st century will make an option for the excluded or it will not be Christian'

Bishop-prophet Casaldàliga, in his own words (II) - 'The 21st century will make an option for the excluded or it will not be Christian'

Bishop-prophet Casaldàliga, in his own words (II): “The 21st century will make an option for the excluded or it will not be Christian”

Italian bishops warn of new 'epidemic' of mafia-induced 'slavery' amid COVID-19 need

Italian bishops warn of new 'epidemic' of mafia-induced 'slavery' amid COVID-19 need

Italian bishops warn of new “epidemic” of mafia-induced “slavery” amid COVID-19 need

Spanish priest, on LGBTQ outreach - 'We became priests to bless people, not to curse them'

Spanish priest, on LGBTQ outreach - 'We became priests to bless people, not to curse them'

Spanish priest, on LGBTQ outreach: “We became priests to bless people, not to curse them” (watch)

Pope - 'There is no place, however dark it may be, where a ray of the good God cannot reach to warm hearts'

Pope - 'There is no place, however dark it may be, where a ray of the good God cannot reach to warm hearts'

Pope: “There is no place, however dark it may be, where a ray of the good God cannot reach to warm hearts”

Vatican tells UN racism is 'absolutely intolerable'

Vatican tells UN racism is 'absolutely intolerable'

Vatican tells UN racism is “absolutely intolerable”: “Trampling on another’s inviolable dignity is akin to treading on our own”

Church groups accuse Brussels of 'blatant denial' of police brutality, structural racism in Europe

Church groups accuse Brussels of 'blatant denial' of police brutality, structural racism in Europe

Church groups accuse Brussels of “blatant denial” of police brutality, structural racism in Europe

On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Pope cautions - 'When the elderly are not cared for, there is no future for the young'

On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Pope cautions - 'When the elderly are not cared for, there is no future for the young'

On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Pope cautions: “When the elderly are not cared for, there is no future for the young”

Cardinal Turkson delivers COVID-19 supplies to vulnerable people outside of Rome - 'If we fail with one, everyone fails'

Cardinal Turkson delivers COVID-19 supplies to vulnerable people outside of Rome - 'If we fail with one, everyone fails'

Cardinal Turkson delivers COVID-19 supplies to vulnerable people outside of Rome: “If we fail with one, everyone fails”

Austrian bishop says protest against oppression 'the DNA of the biblical message'

Austrian bishop says protest against oppression 'the DNA of the biblical message'

Austrian bishop says protest against oppression “the DNA of the biblical message”

Pope clamours for World Day of Poor - 'Time devoted to prayer can never become an alibi for neglecting our neighbour in need'

Pope clamours for World Day of Poor - 'Time devoted to prayer can never become an alibi for neglecting our neighbour in need'

Pope clamours for World Day of Poor: “Time devoted to prayer can never become an alibi for neglecting our neighbour in need”

'Not simply an American phenomenon' - Irish Bishops call on citizens to 'examine our own consciences' on racism

'Not simply an American phenomenon' - Irish Bishops call on citizens to 'examine our own consciences' on racism

“Not simply an American phenomenon”: Irish Bishops call on citizens to “examine our own consciences” on racism

There are George Floyds in Europe too - French bishop deplores racism, ghettoisation of minorities

There are George Floyds in Europe too - French bishop deplores racism, ghettoisation of minorities

There are George Floyds in Europe too: French bishop deplores racism, “ghettoisation” of minorities

Bishop in Portugal says slums a 'stain' and a 'disgrace' for country

Bishop in Portugal says slums a 'stain' and a 'disgrace' for country

Bishop in Portugal says slums a “stain” and a “disgrace” for country

Malta Church Justice and Peace Commission laments - 'When the environment is exploited, the first ones to suffer are the poor'

Malta Church Justice and Peace Commission laments - 'When the environment is exploited, the first ones to suffer are the poor'

Malta Church Justice and Peace Commission laments: “When the environment is exploited, the first ones to suffer are the poor”

Caritas laments 23 million children in poverty in EU, warns number 'will increase considerably' due to COVID-19

Caritas laments 23 million children in poverty in EU, warns number 'will increase considerably' due to COVID-19

Caritas laments 23 million children in poverty in EU, warns number “will increase considerably” due to COVID-19

Bishops in Portugal, Spain back Europe-wide guaranteed minimum income

Bishops in Portugal, Spain back Europe-wide guaranteed minimum income

“An anchor for the most disadvantaged”: bishops in Portugal, Spain back Europe-wide guaranteed minimum income

In message to street paper vendors, Pope warns homeless 'risk paying the heaviest price' for COVID-19

In message to street paper vendors, Pope warns homeless 'risk paying the heaviest price' for COVID-19

In message to street paper vendors, Pope warns homeless “risk paying the heaviest price” for COVID-19

Caritas Europa calls for guaranteed minimum income 'to ensure dignity for all'

Caritas Europa calls for guaranteed minimum income “to ensure dignity for all”

Coronavirus - Italian Church group calls for immediate regularisation of 600,000 'illegal' immigrants

Coronavirus - Italian Church group calls for immediate regularisation of 600,000 'illegal' immigrants

Coronavirus: Italian Church group calls for immediate regularisation of 600,000 ‘illegal’ immigrants

In Santa Marta Mass, Francis asks Church to shelter homeless from coronavirus

In Santa Marta Mass, Francis asks Church to shelter homeless from coronavirus

In Santa Marta Mass, Francis asks Church to shelter homeless from coronavirus

Maltese Catholic groups sound COVID-19 alarm for poor

Maltese Catholic groups sound COVID-19 alarm for poor

Maltese Catholic groups sound COVID-19 alarm for poor: “Although the illness doesn’t discriminate, the economic fall‑out will”

Bishops call on EU to ensure disadvantaged, migrant, disabled youths' involvement in education, exchange programs

Bishops call on EU to ensure disadvantaged, migrant, disabled youths' involvement in education, exchange programs

Updated: EU Bishops call on Brussels for more inclusive youth programs, cancel 40th anniversary celebrations over coronavirus