Prayer and social justice are inseparable, Pope tells Society of St. Vincent de Paul
August 29, 2026
Pope Leo XIV said that St. Vincent de Paul (1581-1660) “demonstrated that prayer and social justice are not merely complementary but are in fact inseparable.”
“I encourage you to deepen your relationship with our Lord so that his grace may continue to guide and strengthen your service,” Pope Leo said to a delegation from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA during an August 28 audience.
“Saint Augustine taught the Christocentric nature of care for the poor and held that God will not be outdone in generosity to those who serve them,” the Pope added. “We therefore believe that caring for others, when motivated by love, not only helps those in need, but also opens the heart of the giver to God’s grace.”
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