(Photo: excelsior.com.mx)
According to The Local Italia, Pope Francis marked his name day on Monday 23 by ordering thousands of ice creams for Rome’s poorest, in the pontiff’s latest gesture towards the most vulnerable.
Francis, whose real name is Jorge (George) Mario Bergoglio, wants to celebrate Saint George’s Day “with the most needy and the homeless of Rome,” a Vatican statement said.
“Three thousand ice creams will therefore be distributed to those who are welcomed every day by soup kitchens and shelters.”
The treat will be especially welcome as Rome has been experiencing summer-like temperatures for the past week.
The Argentine pontiff, who has made concern for the poor one of the defining themes of his papacy, makes a point of using special occasions to draw attention to their plight.
In 2014 Francis marked his 78th birthday by ordering the distribution of hundreds of sleeping bags to the destitute in the Italian capital.
And in 2016 he kicked off his 80th birthday celebrations by inviting eight homeless people to a breakfast which included pastries from his native Argentina.
Source: thelocal.it
Comments
more recommended stories
Fishermen attack boat protecting the Vaquita Refuge in Baja California (VIDEO)Associated Press.- According to the Vallarta.
Delta says shutdown is costing $25m USD in January revenueDALLAS (AP) — Delta Air Lines.
Museum of Pulque to open up in Mexico CitySome beverages deserve special recognition. Pulque.
Aeromexico trolls Americans with ad about debate over the wallAeroméxico, Mexico’s large airline, is taking.
21 dead, 71 burned in fire at illegal tap into Mexico fuel pipelineA huge fire exploded at a.
Maya women stand out for their communityA group of women from San.
Yucatan is ready for the Mérida Triathlon 2019“Yucatan is ready for the sixth.
Largest-ever group of migrant families tunnels under Yuma, Arizona, border fenceTUCSON, Ariz. – The largest single.
Owner of Grupo Soriana found executed in Torreón, CoahuilaTorreón, Coahuila, Mexico.-On Friday January 18th,.
Controversy over raise on Chichen Itza’s admission fee continues“The truth is that tourists are.
Leave a Comment