Pope mourns: – German homeless person (61) died on St. Peter’s Square

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Pope Francis mourns a German homeless man who died near St. Peter’s Basilica on Friday evening. The 61-year-old has been living on the streets of Rome for years, supported by the charitable and relief efforts of the Vatican’s Dicastery of Charity. Lately his health has been deteriorating.

“In his prayers, the Pope remembers Burkhard and all those who are forced to live without homes in Rome and around the world, and invites the faithful to join him,” Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said on Friday. of.

At this time, homeless people cannot be ordered to stay overnight in community or church facilities. Although there are places in the accommodation, many of those affected prefer to sleep outside, the Rome municipality complained.

Source: Krone

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