THINK PROGRESS - POPE GIVES OUT SLEEPING BAGS TO HOMELESS by Scott Keyes
EXCERPT:
Francis has also been quietly sneaking out of the Vatican to minister to homeless residents living on the streets.
Addressing poverty and economic inequality has become a central theme of Francis’ nearly two-year tenure. He has attacked unbridled wealth accumulation, pointing out that Bible calls for a “legitimate redistribution of economic benefits” in order to care for the poor. “How can it be that it is not a news item when an elderly homeless person dies of exposure, but it is news when the stock market loses two points?” said Francis last year. He has also been highly critical of trickle-down economics.
Showing posts with label Vatican. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vatican. Show all posts
Friday, January 2, 2015
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
JESUIT PRIEST PETER MCVERRY HONORED WITH FREEDOM OF DUBLIN AWARD FOR 40 YEARS OF WORKING WITH THE HOMELESS
RADIOVATICAN " JESUIT PRIEST PETER MCVERRY - BUBLIN - HONORED FOR HOMELESS WORK
"On the 22nd March an Irish Jesuit priest became the 77th person to receive the Freedom of Dublin. Father Peter McVerry received the honour for his tireless work over the last 40 years with young homeless people in the Irish capital.
Fr Peter set up the Peter McVerry Trust with the aim of reducing homelessness and the harm caused by drug misuse and social disadvantage.The services that the Trust provides include an informal drop-in centre which is the first point of contact for many young homeless people especially those leaving prison, supported temporary accommodation and drug treatment facilities.
There are also three services that offer support and accommodation for homeless children aged between 12-18.
Speaking to Lydia O’Kane, Fr Peter says the traditional image of homelessness has changed, in that, it is no longer true to say they are people with drink and drug issues or mental health problems. “The majority of people now who are becoming homeless are ordinary working class even middle class people who can no longer afford to pay the rents… or they’re people whose relationships have broken down and they have had to leave the home that they have been sharing with somebody else.”
He goes on to say that having “a place to call home is a fundamental human right.”
"On the 22nd March an Irish Jesuit priest became the 77th person to receive the Freedom of Dublin. Father Peter McVerry received the honour for his tireless work over the last 40 years with young homeless people in the Irish capital.
Fr Peter set up the Peter McVerry Trust with the aim of reducing homelessness and the harm caused by drug misuse and social disadvantage.The services that the Trust provides include an informal drop-in centre which is the first point of contact for many young homeless people especially those leaving prison, supported temporary accommodation and drug treatment facilities.
There are also three services that offer support and accommodation for homeless children aged between 12-18.
Speaking to Lydia O’Kane, Fr Peter says the traditional image of homelessness has changed, in that, it is no longer true to say they are people with drink and drug issues or mental health problems. “The majority of people now who are becoming homeless are ordinary working class even middle class people who can no longer afford to pay the rents… or they’re people whose relationships have broken down and they have had to leave the home that they have been sharing with somebody else.”
He goes on to say that having “a place to call home is a fundamental human right.”
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)