World Day of the Poor

“I ask all Christian communities, and all those who feel impelled to offer hope and consolation to the poor, to help ensure that this World Day of the Poor will encourage more and more people to cooperate effectively so that no one will feel deprived of closeness and solidarity.” -Pope Francis

The World Day of the Poor is central to Pope Francis’ mission on social action and an expression of Catholic Social Teaching (CST). It is therefore an annual Call to Action for Caritas organisations.

In his message for 2024, Pope Francis notes that this ‘is a pastoral opportunity not to be underestimated, for it challenges every believer to listen to the prayer of the poor, becoming aware of their presence and needs. It is an opportune occasion to implement initiatives that concretely help the poor and to recognize and support the many volunteers who dedicate themselves passionately to those most in need. We must thank the Lord for the people who make themselves available to listen to and support the poorest among us.’

We will be holding an event at St Mary’s in Poole on Saturday 9 November. To register your interest please complete this short form.