Pope encourages works of mercy for the poor
December 15, 2014
Pope Francis met with members of two French charitable organizations on December 13 and encouraged them in their work of assisting the homeless.
“Your founder, Gabriel Rosset, had heard the cry of the poor, was shocked at the suffering of others, and responded with generosity,” the Pope said. “Through them, you meet Jesus.”
“The world today is in urgent need of this witness of divine mercy,” he continued. “In today’s time, the human person is often dismissed as useless … God, on the other hand, always recognizes the dignity and nobility of the child He loves. The poor are favored by the Lord and are at the center of the Gospel.”
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Further information:
- Udienza a una Delegazione degli "Amis de Gabriel Rosset" e del "Foyer Notre-Dame des Sans-Abri" (Holy See Press Office)
- Pope Francis: Serving the poor is how to meet Jesus (Vatican Radio)
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