Samantha is among the millions in the U.S. living in poverty. She relies on the aid of a home run by Catholic Charities.

Pope Francis discussed the spirit of true charity while visiting the Italian island of Sardinia, September 22.

Catholic scholar Maryann Cusimano Love says prayer is a productive way of minimizing or avoiding violence and war.

Pope Francis led a vigil for peace in Syria and the Middle East at the Vatican on September 9.

Pope Francis discusses the relevance of the life of St. Augustine during his homily at an Aug. 28 Mass celebrating the saint's feast day.

Pope Francis plans a day of prayer and fasting for peace in Syria.

CNS Rome Bureau Chief Francis X. Rocca explains that the role of pope as peacemaker, though now well established, is relatively new.

Catholic leaders are urging the U.S. to find a diplomatic solution to bring safety to the people of Syria.

Pope Francis looks forward to a day of prayer and fasting for Syrian peace at his general audience, September 4.

Pope Francis asks pilgrims in St. Peter's Square to think about what they treasure in life, August 11.