Posts Tagged ‘papal charities’

Rome’s homeless to get free haircuts at Vatican

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2015

The homeless of Rome will soon be able to get a free haircut at the Vatican. Space has been set aside for a barber service within in a facility featuring showers and bathrooms for the homeless. Construction of the facility in public restrooms on St Peter’s Square began in November. “Our primary concern is to Read more

Sistine Chapel made available for corporate event

Tuesday, October 21st, 2014

The Sistine Chapel has been opened to a corporate function for the first time, in order to benefit Pope Francis’ charities. Porsche enthusiasts paid 5000 Euros each for a multi-day tour of Rome, which included an exclusive concert inside the Sistine Chapel and a dinner in the Vatican Museums on Saturday. The “Art for Charity” Read more