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Pope Francis plans to open a lodging for the homeless at the Vatican, the ANSA news service reports.

The 30-bed residence would be staffed by volunteers. Archbishop Konrad Krajewski, the papal almoner, said that the purpose of the initiative was “giving people their dignity.”

During his pontificate, Pope Francis has already opened shower stalls to serve the homeless, and a barber shop for free haircuts.

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Pope Francis is my hero (and, by the way, I am Jewish.)

He believes in mercy and compassion. He does walk the walk and sets a beautiful example for us all to follow. He shows us how to do it.

My daughter has tickets for Philadelphia.

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