His Holiness Pope Francis Has Lunch With Poor in Unforgettable Moment of Friendship
His Holiness Pope Francis joins 1,200 guests in the Paul VI Hall to share Sunday19 November 2023 lunch with them on the occasion of World Day of the Poor.
By Vatican News
Awaiting His Holiness Pope Francis after he finished his Sunday Angelus, the guests gathered in the Paul VI Hall made up of the poor and their companions later greeted the Pope while enjoying a Sunday lunch. Over 1,200 people in all came for the lunch that transformed the Hall into a large and unique restaurant for the customary annual lunch with Pope Francis on the World Day of the Poor.
His Holiness Pope Francis began the lunch with a blessing when he thanked the Lord for this "moment of friendship, all together", for the meal, and for those who prepared it. The tables adorned with white and yellow flowers offered a colourful backdrop for images capturing an unforgettable moment of welcome, concern, care and love for all those who for the rest of the year live on the streets.
The Dicastery for the Service of Charity organized the event, while Hilton Hotels offered the lunch, dedicating special attention to the menu so that the meal could be enjoyed by people of various faith backgrounds present…
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