BRUSSELS – Pope Francis has made an unannounced visit to a parish in Brussels where he met with members of the local homeless population and stressed the importance of showing love and charity toward others.
“Mercy shows the way to hope,” the Pope said, speaking to members of Saint Gilles parish in Brussels and the homeless they assist.
“Looking at each other with love helps everyone – everyone – to look to the future with confidence and to get back on the road every day,” he said, comparing charity to a fire “that warms the heart, and there is no woman or man on earth who does not need its warmth”.
