Pope Francis opens hostel for homeless near the Vatican
(AGI) Vatican City, Oct 12 - Pope Francis has named a newhostel for the homeless "Dono di Misericordia" ("Gift ofMercy"). The hostel, in Via dei Penitenziari, near St. Peter'sSquare, formerly a travel agency, was offered by thecongregation of Jesuits. The Apostolic Almoner funded the workto convert it into a hostel. It will be able to provide anight's accommodation and breakfast to 34 people. They will begiven dinner in another Vatican dormitory called "Dono diMaria" ("Gift of Mary"), which was donated by Pope John Paul IIin 1988. The Argentinian pope has followed