Pope Francis to meet 500 poor in Assisi on Nov. 12

On Nov. 17, 2019, Pope Francis shared a free lunch with nearly 1,500 poor people invited to dine at the Vatican for the 3rd annual World Day of the Poor / / Daniel Ibanez/CNAVatican City, Oct 15, 2021 / 07:10 am (CNA).Pope Francis will visit Assisi, Italy on Nov. 12, where he will spend time with a group of 500 poor people from across Europe, the Vatican announced Friday.The encounter will take place as part of the Catholic Church's celebration of the 5th annual World Day of the Poor, which falls this year on Sunday, Nov. 14.According to the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization, which is organizing the meeting, Pope Francis will make a private visit to the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis.The pope will then meet a group of 500 poor people, praying with them and listening to their experiences.The theme of this year's World Day of the Poor is "The poor you will always have with you," the words of Jesus recorded...

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