Pope Francis made an extraordinary decision just before his death – he emptied his individual account, giving the full sum gathered for a intent that was peculiarly close to him. It is 200 1000 euro (more than 800 1000 PLN) which went to a juvenile detention facility in Rome. What precisely happened to the money, and why did Francis choose this facility?
Thursday visit to prison: Last sign of solidarity
A fewer days before his death, Great ThursdayPope Francis visited the Roman prison Regina Coeli, specifically his juvenile section. Despite his mediocre wellness and severe weakness, he decided to appear there, although, to his regret, he could no longer execute the conventional motion of washing the legs of prisoners.
Bishop Benoni Ambarus, who accompanied Francis during the visit, later told that the pope was aware of the importance of his presence for the inmates. – The prisoners saw their hope in him. said the clergyman.
Pasta, credit and Pope's help
During his interview with Francis, Bishop Ambarus (called by Pope Don Ben) explained that the penal institution is struggling with advanced mortgage payments for a mill where young prisoners produce pasta. – If at least partially the debt was repaid, the price of pasta could be reduced, production increased and more youth employed – he said.
Pope without hesitation decided to transfer the full content of its private account – EUR 200 000 That's the point.
“They feel orphaned” – Prisoners after the death of Francis
Bishop Ambarus admitted that after the death of the Pope prisoners They feel orphaned.. – His visits made them feel crucial and seen – he said. He besides added that he was trying to guarantee that prisoners could attend ceremony ceremonies. – I'm doing my best so his beloved children can be at a funeral. We'll see what happens. – he said.
The ceremony ceremonies of Pope Francis will begin on Saturday 26 April at 10 a.m.. His body will remainder in Basilicas of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome.
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Francis emptied his bank account just before he died. What happened to the money?
