The Bishops of the Philippines have asked that this year be set aside as the โYear of the Poor.โ I hope that this prophetic summons will challenge everyone, at all levels of society, to reject every form of corruption which diverts resources from the poor, and to make concerted efforts to ensure the inclusion of every man and woman and child in the life of the community.
Pope FrancisWe pray for the many brothers and sisters who seek refuge far from their native lands, who seek a home where they can live without fear: that they might always be respected in their dignity.
Pope FrancisThe one thing that the Catholic Church desires, and that I seek as Bishop of Rome, โthe Church which presides in charityโ, is communion with the Orthodox Churches.
Pope Francis