Pope Francis opens new health clinic for Rome’s homeless
By DW
23 December 2018 |
9:07 am
The Vatican has given Rome's homeless people the Christmas gift of a health clinic near St Peter's Square. The Mother of Mercy health office reflects Pope Francis' determination to help society's weakest people.
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