Pope Francis opens free laundromat for homeless

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Associated Press

Pope Francis opens free laundromat for homeless
Updated 8:48 am, Tuesday, April 11, 2017


ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has opened a new laundromat for the homeless to wash and dry their clothing.

The laundromat, near the Vatican, has six washing machines and dryers.

On Tuesday, Ciro Guardaccione was among the first to use the new machines. He carefully placed his clothing in the washing machine and watched it spin around.

"This is a fantastic thing, I would like to thank Pope Francis for everything," he said.

Read more: http://www.chron.com/news/world/article/Pope-Francis-opens-free-laundromat-for-homeless-11065156.php

[bucolic_frolic]

1. Cool

Grab your Pope-on-a-Rope Soap!

[Aristus]

2. Excellent!

Thank you, Your Holiness...

[Cracklin Charlie]

3. Hey, Pope!

That was my idea...for when I won the lottery.
Oh, well. I've still got the free food diner.

Maybe me and Pope will team up!

[cannabis_flower]

8. Hey, I bet

There isn't one in your neck of the wood.

[htuttle]

4. I would pay to hear Don Novello read this story

[Mr.Bill]

5. Father Guido Sarducci

True story - once he went to an area near the Vatican to film a comedy bit. He was arrested for impersonating the clergy, which is illegal in Italy.

[Skittles]

6. being anti-birth control creates a lot of poverty

but...here are some washing machines

[YOHABLO]

7. Minus all the snarky comments I've read: It's a great idea. Also some place to shower.

Perhaps when we start treating human beings like human beings, they'll become human beings again.

[Skittles]

9. allowing women reproductive control is a great start to treating them like human beings

yes?