8 gestures of austerity and love for the poor by Pope Francis — By: Catholic News Agency
Pope Francis with Missionaries of Charity in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Sept. 15, 2022. / Credit: Pavel Mikheyev/Shutterstock Lima Newsroom, Apr 29, 2025 / 16:19 pm (CNA). Since his time as archbishop of Buenos Aires, Pope Francis was already known for his humility, closeness to the poor, and an austere lifestyle that spoke louder than words….
