Homelessness in Vatican City is a minor social issue. A shelter has been established just outside the Vatican walls and was opened by Pope Francis.[1] The shelter is called “Gift of Mercy” (“Dono di Misericordia”).[2]

The pope has also organized for showers to be built in the public restrooms and allowed a deceased homeless man to be buried in the Vatican.[3]

References

  1. Service, Rosie Scammell Religion News (11 June 2015). "Pope Francis To Open 30-Bed Homeless Shelter Steps From Vatican Walls".
  2. "Surprise! Pope Francis stops by Vatican's new homeless shelter".
  3. "Homeless man to be buried inside the Vatican for the first time in Holy See history".
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