A perennial social crisis affecting many other issues. Pope Francis has called for a poor church for the poor. What does poverty in America look like in 2020? And will the political parties finally tackle the issue plaguing tens of millions of Americans? 

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Jennifer Wells is the Senior Regional Organizer with Community Change org

US Bishops teaching document on the political responsibility of Catholics: "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship"

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