Pope Francis urges Rome’s Catholic institutions to help homeless by offering unused properties.

Pope Francis has called on Rome’s Catholic institutions to address the city's housing crisis by offering unused church properties to the homeless and those at risk of eviction, ahead of the Holy Year in 2025. The influx of pilgrims is expected to drive up demand for short-term rentals, further worsening the housing situation for locals. Pope Francis asked for a "courageous gesture of love" to help alleviate the crisis.

November 15, 2024
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