Pope Francis marked the start of Christmas at the Vatican by cautioning that it is impossible to celebrate the birth of Jesus without concern for the poor. "Let us remember that it is not truly ...

Especially at this time of year, my mother taught me, we should not forget the poor. We should not forget those who cannot afford a place to sleep or food to eat, much less the holiday trimmings many ...

Christmas and the holiday season are normally a time of abundance. Families gather, gifts are exchanged, tables are set, and a sense of gratitude and joy fills the air. But this year feels different.

Recalling Jesus’ birth in a stable, Pope Francis rebuked those “ravenous” for wealth and power at the expense of the vulnerable, including children, in a Christmas Eve homily decrying war, poverty and ...

SCRANTON, Pa. — Cars wrapped around the block outside the Scranton Cultural Center for the Friends of the Poor Christmas basket distribution. "Logistically, it is a well-oiled machine because we have ...

Christmas Day in Los Angeles and Orange counties Thursday will include the customary Masses and church services celebrating the birth of Jesus along with annual events providing meals to the homeless ...

Several organizations have reported difficulties and disappointments in their charitable fund raising efforts for Christmas. Mitchell’s Fruit Farms, the oldest food company in Pakistan, makes regular ...