World Day of the Poor

The eighth World Day of the Poor will be celebrated by the Catholic Church on Sunday 17 November, with the theme of “The prayer of the poor rises up to God” (Sir 21:5).

Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN), the Bishops’ Conference agency promoting domestic social action, has produced a number of resources with Redemptorist Publications, including a novena, reflections, an activity for school or parish groups, and more. 

Pope's message for the World Day of the Poor 2024

In his message for World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis reminds us why it is important to be friends of, and pray for the poor.

CSAN Message for the World Day of the Poor 2024

Caritas Social Action Network's message for the World Day of the Poor.

Novena: World Day of the Poor

This novena is offered as a way to help us to prayerfully encounter in scripture God’s constant care for those who are in various forms of poverty and to prompt in us a desire for more just relations in the community.