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- Nov 26, 2020
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Forget free turkeys – Pope to deliver pasta to Italy’s ‘new poor’
- Nov 23, 2020
Several charitable organizations have banded together to send Pope Francis two tons of pasta to distribute to the needy as the poverty rate in Italy continues to climb, particularly among the so-called “new poor,” due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Caritas leaders in UK call for government to keep ‘lifeline’ for poor families
- Nov 19, 2020
Catholic charities in England and Wales are calling on the government to keep a £20 ($26) a week welfare benefit which is due to expire next March.
Catholics in Mumbai distribute food to mark World Day of the Poor
- Nov 17, 2020
Over 500 meals were served by a Catholic children’s home in Mumbai to mark the World Day of the Poor.
In Spain, coronavirus puts the poor at the back of the line
- Nov 5, 2020
In Spain, the situation of low income people has been worse than in much of Europe during the COVID-19 crisis due to the big role of hard-hit industries like tourism and weaker social welfare benefits.
UK faith leaders call for government commission to tackle child poverty
- Nov 2, 2020
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has joined other faith leaders in the United Kingdom to call on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to establish a commission “with the mandate and resources to tackle child poverty in England.”
Scottish faith leaders call for increased government support for poor during pandemic
- Oct 17, 2020
Bishop William Nolan of Galloway has joined with other Scottish faith leaders to call on the UK and Scottish governments to increase public assistance to the needy as poverty rates rise during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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