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hrmjustin

(71,265 posts) Thu Nov 13, 2014, 02:38 PM Nov 2014

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Pope Francis to build showers for homeless in St. Peter’s Square

Josephine McKenna

VATICAN CITY (RNS) In his latest bid to ease the suffering of the poor — and upend the expectations of the papacy — Pope Francis plans to build showers for the homeless under the sweeping white colonnade of St. Peter’s Square.

Three showers are to be built into refurbished public restrooms provided for Catholic pilgrims along the marble columns leading into the historic basilica, which was completed in 1626.

The Vatican’s deputy spokesman, the Rev. Ciro Benedettini, said Thursday (Nov. 13) that the project was a joint initiative of the pope and Archbishop Konrad Krajewski, the papal almoner who distributes charity on the pope’s behalf. Construction is due to begin next week (Nov. 17).

http://www.religionnews.com/2014/11/13/pope-francis-build-showers-homeless-st-peters-square/

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Pope Francis to build showers for homeless in St. Peter’s Square (Original Post) hrmjustin Nov 2014 OP

All that will do is encourage the homeless to stay homeless liberal N proud Nov 2014 #1

I would not be suprised if we hear that from conservative corners. hrmjustin Nov 2014 #2

Bravo! rug Nov 2014 #3

Bravo indeed! okasha Nov 2014 #4

I see that the basilica which was completed in 1626 goldent Nov 2014 #5

LOL okasha Nov 2014 #6

liberal N proud

(60,945 posts)

1. All that will do is encourage the homeless to stay homeless

Reply to hrmjustin (Original post)

Thu Nov 13, 2014, 02:43 PM

Nov 2014

hrmjustin

(71,265 posts)

2. I would not be suprised if we hear that from conservative corners.

Reply to liberal N proud (Reply #1)

Thu Nov 13, 2014, 02:45 PM

Nov 2014

rug

(82,333 posts)

3. Bravo!

Reply to hrmjustin (Original post)

Thu Nov 13, 2014, 02:55 PM

Nov 2014

okasha

(11,573 posts)

4. Bravo indeed!

Reply to hrmjustin (Original post)

Thu Nov 13, 2014, 11:46 PM

Nov 2014

But expect yelps of "PR stunt!" and POPE FRRRRAAAAA.NNNNK! from the Usual Suspects.

goldent

(1,582 posts)

5. I see that the basilica which was completed in 1626

Reply to hrmjustin (Original post)

Sat Nov 15, 2014, 10:46 AM

Nov 2014

and construction on the showers starts next week. Is this how long it takes to get a variance on the original building permit?

okasha

(11,573 posts)

6. LOL

Reply to goldent (Reply #5)

Sat Nov 15, 2014, 04:11 PM

Nov 2014

Not even Italian bureaucracy is THAT bad.

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