CNBB releases support materials for 10th World Day of the Poor

The Sociotransformative Commission of the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil (CNBB) has released support materials for the 10th World Day of the Poor. The mobilization, scheduled for November 8 to 15, invites parishes, dioceses, social ministries, and civil society to move beyond simple charity toward a structural commitment to social justice and the defense of territories.

The 2026 edition follows a papal message from Pope Francis that describes the poor not as mere recipients of aid, but as the primary protagonists of their own history and the Church's mission. This observance is structured as a missionary journey intended to foster concrete actions and commitments that can last for 12 months. The program is based on two pillars: welcoming the poor by making parishes safe spaces for care and rights, and listening to vulnerable populations as active subjects.

The theme for this year is "The Lord is the refuge of the poor," accompanied by the call, "My ecclesial community transforms the world."