In a video message sent to the Diocese of Mar del Plata, Argentina, the Pope emphasized the importance of the service dedicated to caring for the homeless lay members, shepherds and church benefactors: the faces of your most marginalized brothers and sisters Serving Christ.
(Vatican News Network)The two charitable institutions in the Diocese of Mar del Plata in the southeast of the Argentine capital Buenos Aires, the “Night of Love” and the “House of Nazareth” work day and night to assist those who have nothing and sleep on the streets. people. Volunteers from these two organizations have been doing this for many years. In recent days, winter has begun in the southern hemisphere, and their first priority is to protect the homeless from the cold. The things to be done have increased exponentially. Pope Francis greeted them in a short video sent to them and thanked them for their efforts.
In this video recorded in Spanish, the Pope said: “I would like to greet the “Night of Charity” in the Diocese of Mar del Plata and the people of the “House of Nazareth” who take care of the homeless in a special way. Thank you. Everything you do!”
In addition, the Pope specifically mentioned the love and care initiatives mentioned by Bishop Gabriel Mestre in the past few days, as well as the actions related to the winter in Argentina for the next three months. The two charities rented two hotels, from June 21 to September 21, to provide shelter, refreshments and food for about 130 people living on the streets.
The Pope thanked all the staff. He said: “The Bishop of Mestre told me that you rented two hotels in order to provide more space for everyone in the cold and humid winter on the Mar del Plata coast. Thank you everyone. , Lay men and women, shepherds and benefactors of the church, as well as people in all fields, because you serve Christ in the faces of the poorest and abandoned brothers and sisters. Christ is there. The core of the gospel is the poor. Thank you, heartfelt thanks. Everything you do!”
Bishop Mestre said that the reality of the homeless is related to economic, psychological or various addictions. Although no one died from the cold last year, many people are in very dangerous conditions during the winter. For this reason, as the organizer explained, the precious care given in the form of donations made this new housing plan come true.
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