Yes he did. In fact he appointed 7 deacons to assist in helping the poor.
No, his family was not wealthy. They were poor, humble fishermen.
Peter was far from wealthy but did have a profession of fisherman. He was able to support his family so would, therefore, not be poor.
he loved to help the poor
Yes, Saint Peter is really a saint. If he were not a saint he would not have that title.
Saint Peter's Basilica is larger than Saint Paul's.
Saint Peter was originally a fisherman.
As with the current Saint Peter's Basilica, the old basilica was dedicated to Saint peter the Apostle.
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The soon to be canonized Mother Teresa is one.
Peter Chanel is the patron saint of Oceania only.
There is no listing anywhere for a saint named Peter Clongson.
Peter's tomb was found under Saint Peter's Basilica.