Jesus reached out to the poorest, the most vulnerable, those who were persecuted, and those who were deprived of their rights. He always wants us to do the same.

Jesus’ own disciples frequently missed what he was doing. James and John wanted preeminent posts in his kingdom, advocating for places of power, prestige, and authority.

'Being a Christian entails promoting the dignity of our brothers and sisters, fighting for it, living for it,' the Holy Father said in his homily at Mass on Sept. 20 in Havana.