Pope Leo encourages Catholic Charities USA to continue work amid political turbulence

Published on May 5, 2026

Pope Leo XIV gave “great encouragement” to the board and members of Catholic Charities USA when he greeted them just after midday on Monday, May 4, Kerry Robinson, its president and C.E.O., told journalists from U.S. media outlets at the Catholic News Service offices in Rome.

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Catholic Charities USA encouraged by Pope amid challenges of service

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Traveling ‘People of Hope’ exhibit draws hundreds in Horseheads

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