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Pope appeals for Rome homeless as number of dead from cold rises

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VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis on Sunday urged Romans to help the homeless in the Italian capital, after a spike in the number dying from the cold. Speaking at his noon blessing, Francis told the story of Edwin, a 46-year-old Nigerian who died of exposure near St. Peter's Square on Wednesday. "His story joins those of others who have recently died in Rome in the same

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Ailing pope, reducing appearances, prays for homeless dead

Ailing Pope Francis, who this week is making limited public appearances due to persistent pain, has drawn attention to the plight of homeless people in winter, including a Nigerian man who froze to death near the Vatican. Francis on Sunday asked for prayers for the 46-year-old man named Edwin who he said was “ignored by all, abandoned, even by us.” The pontiff said on Jan. 20 “a few meters away from St. Peter's Square, because of the cold, a Nig…

3 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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News18 India

Pope Appeals For Rome Homeless As Number Of Dead From Cold Rises

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis on Sunday urged Romans to help the homeless in the Italian capital, after a spike in the number dying from the cold.

3 years ago·India

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Reuters

Pope appeals for Rome homeless as number of dead from cold rises

By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis on Sunday urged Romans to help the homeless in the Italian capital, after a spike in the number dying from the cold. Speaking at his noon blessing, Francis told the story of Edwin, a 46-year-old Nigerian who died of exposure near St. Peter's Square on Wednesday. "His story joins those of others who have recently died in Rome in the same

3 years ago·United Kingdom

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Global News

Pope Francis prays for homeless dead, limits appearances due to sciatica

It is the second time in recent weeks that Francis has been hobbled by what the Vatican has said is sciatica pain, forcing him to skip events.

3 years ago·Toronto, Canada

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Ailing pope, reducing appearances, prays for homeless dead

Ailing Pope Francis, who is making limited public appearances due to persistent pain, drew attention to the plight of homeless people in winter, including a Nigerian man who froze to death not far from the Vatican

3 years ago·United States

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Pope appeals for Rome homeless as number of dead from cold rises

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis on Sunday (Jan 24) urged Romans to help the homeless in the Italian capital, after a spike in the number dying from the cold. Speaking at his noon blessing, Pope Francis told the story of Edwin, a 46-year-old Nigerian who died of exposure near St Peter's Square on ...

3 years ago·Singapore

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