US EditionHomeless sheltered by Pope Francis wonder who will follow
- The late Pope Francis, who served from 2013 until his death on April 21, 2025, dedicated the 19th-century Palazzo Migliori in Rome as a shelter for homeless people.
- Francis, known as the 'slum bishop' for his work in Buenos Aires, focused on including and supporting the poor, often visiting shanty towns and encouraging the Church to be less judgmental.
- Under Francis' direction, the Vatican installed showers and laundry facilities and gave the palazzo to the Sant'Egidio community, which now houses 38 men and seven women among the homeless and marginalized.
- A man who was once homeless and now works at the shelter praised Pope Francis for establishing one of the best facilities to welcome those living on the streets, while Savile Piro, who currently sleeps near the Vatican, expressed that the pope always kept people like him in his thoughts.
- With Francis' passing, Vatican officials lost their posts and cardinals prepare to begin a conclave next week to select a new pope amid hopes the successor continues Francis' focus on the poor.
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The Independent (US)Pope Francis sheltered the homeless. Now they worry what comes net
Known as the ‘slum bishop’ Francis made concern for the poor a major focus
Sculpture created by St. Jacobs artist installed at St. Peter's Basilica
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