In the city, the religious element is mediated by different lifestyles, by customs linked to a sense of time, of territory and of relationships that differ from those of rural populations. In everyday life, city dwellers often struggle to survive, and in this struggle, a deep sense of existence is hidden, which usually also includes a deep religious sense.

On March 13, 2013, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected to the Chair of Peter: the first Jesuit and South American Pope and the first with the name Francis.

On Nov. 13, World Day of the Poor, the Shalom Catholic Community responded to the Church's call and dedicated itself even more intensively to our brothers and sisters in need.

South America, Africa and Europe welcome the shalom charism with 3 new missionary houses. 

The places were a fruit of the 35th Anniversary Convention. Five years later, the Community shares with the Pope the first graces of this oasis of mercy.

Deepening the theme "Friend of the Poor," the Convention program today presents the witness of the missions in the service of the people who are in need.