The World Day of the Poor will take place Nov. 17.
This day, an annual observance of the Catholic Church initiated by Pope Francis in 2017, provides an opportunity to “reflect on how poverty is at the very heart of the Gospel.”
In this year’s World Day of the Poor message, Pope Francis reflects on Psalm 9:19, “The hope of the poor will not perish forever.” One can find links to the Holy Father’s 2019 message, in its entirety (in English and Spanish), as well messages for the previous World Day of the Poor messages online at www.ccdoc.org/education.
Looking for a great resource to learn more about poverty in the U.S.?
CCHD has a complementary mission of educating about domestic poverty and its causes at both the national and local level. PovertyUSA.org, an educational resource of CCHD provided in English and Spanish, seeks to educate and promote understanding about poverty in the USA and its root causes.
Visit PovertyUSA.org for resources such as: prayers, a poverty quiz, K-12 educational activities, stories of hope, and an interactive map of the U.S. that illustrates the extent of poverty at state and county levels.