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Pope Francis to open 30-bed homeless shelter a few steps from Vatican walls
By Rosie Scammell — June 11, 2015
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Francis has consistently called on Catholics to create a “poor church,” elevating the theme of poverty among his signal initiatives.
Vatican to offer haircuts, shaves as well as showers to Rome’s homeless
By Reuters — January 30, 2015
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Hairdressers would volunteer their services on Mondays, the day their shops are traditionally closed in Italy.
First showers, now sleeping bags: Pope Francis’ birthday gift to the homeless
By Josephine McKenna — December 18, 2014
VATICAN CITY (RNS) "This is a gift for you from the pope on the occasion of his birthday," volunteers, including nuns and members of the Swiss Guard, told the recipients during the operation.
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