poverty
Vatican poverty conference features activist William Barber, message from pope
By Jack Jenkins and Claire Giangravé — October 4, 2021
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Barber is co-chair of the Poor People's Campaign, a faith-led anti-poverty initiative.
World Vision faces pandemic’s ‘perfect storm,’ seeks to meet US, global needs
By Adelle M. Banks — April 9, 2021
(RNS) — 'There's a real threat that 30 years of progress in our fight against extreme poverty could be reversed,' World Vision US President Edgar Sandoval Sr. said.
We must take care of our children
By Thomas Reese — February 24, 2021
(RNS) — A refundable child tax credit would drastically reduce child poverty at a time when children are in great need.
Poor People’s Campaign stages massive online demonstration
By Jack Jenkins — June 20, 2020
(RNS) — Originally planned as an in-person event, the liberal faith-based movement's rally drew tens of thousands to watch online.
COVID-19 virus puts a spotlight on inequality and racism
By Thomas Reese — May 27, 2020
(RNS) — We should not be surprised that African Americans are 2.4 times more likely to die from COVID-19 than whites.
Rev. Barber’s Poor People’s Campaign calls for resistance to reopening plans
By Yonat Shimron — May 13, 2020
(RNS) — It is urging Congress, the president and state governors to follow the recommendations of public health experts and not risk a resurgence of the virus, which is disproportionately affecting poor, uninsured, low-wage workers.
How churches can reframe social justice now and after COVID-19
By Barbara Williams-Skinner — May 7, 2020
(RNS) — The church can leverage its social mission to advocate for just policies, offer to open its spaces and look out for the most vulnerable during this crisis.
Unequal suffering: Here’s how Congress should help
By Jim Wallis — May 1, 2020
(RNS) — While each of us has borne a variety of new burdens and dangers during this pandemic, those burdens are by no means distributed equally.
World Vision US president says ‘all hands on deck’ for pandemic
By Adelle M. Banks — April 3, 2020
(RNS) — ‘This is probably the most uncertain and concerning situation that World Vision has faced in our 70-year history,’ said Edgar Sandoval Sr.
International Women’s Day should celebrate invisible women, too — like my mother
By Rhona Murungi — March 9, 2020
(RNS) — Without the community she found in her local church and savings circle, her story, mine and many others' would have turned out very different.
Bernie Sanders makes his pitch at prominent NC black church ahead of Super Tuesday
By Yonat Shimron — February 27, 2020
GOLDSBORO, N.C. (RNS) — The Democratic candidate spoke about how he would help the nation’s poor. But on the critical issue of race, Sanders offered few targeted solutions.
How to celebrate Christmas: Change the world
By Amy Butler — December 24, 2019
(RNS) — How should we celebrate Christmas? Pay off others' debts, for a start, and dismantle and rebuild systems that keep people in poverty.
At Bishop Barber’s NC church, Pete Buttigieg works to woo black voters
By Yonat Shimron — December 2, 2019
GOLDSBORO, N.C. (RNS) — An active Episcopalian who has spoken at length about faith on the campaign trail, it was not clear Buttigieg succeeded.
In Thailand, Pope Francis wins hearts by breaking the mold
By Claire Giangravé — November 22, 2019
BANGKOK (RNS) — In Thailand's highly formal society, Pope Francis’ relaxed approach has already brought together political and religious leaders to help those left behind in the country's increasingly commercial culture.
Visiting Thailand, Pope Francis to champion the poor and the environment
By Claire Giangravé — September 27, 2019
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — As Francis continues to promote the care of creation, he aims to connect with a broader audience than the country's tiny Catholic community.
