Pope Francis’ lunch with the poor

19 Nov, 2018 | News

Pope Francis joined about 1,500 poor people and a group of volunteers for lunch to mark the Second World Day of the Poor on Sunday 18 November.

After Holy Mass in Saint Peter’s Basilica, during which he urged believers to heed the cry of the poor and said that “the cry of the poor daily becomes stronger but heard less, drowned out by the din of the rich few, who grow ever fewer and more rich”, the Pope addressed the crowds gathered in Saint Peter’s Square for the Angelus prayer, and then went to the Paul VI Hall and took his seat at the main table.

Before lunch was served, the Pope asked for thanks for those who prepared the lunch and for those who were serving and prayed for the Lord’s blessing for all those present.

A youth band from the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompei provided musical accompaniment and the menu included lasagna, chicken morsels, mashed potatoes and tiramisu!

ENDS

Source: Vatican News

 

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