Pope Francis gives joy of circus
to Rome’s poor
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| Medrano Circus in Rome's Saxa Rubra district. |
Pope Francis offers the joy of a night at the circus to
Rome's poor through the Papal Almoner, taking the opportunity to provide the
services of health care professionals to those in need.
Those who live on the existential peripheries of Rome are to
be treated to a special “Circus of Solidarity”, thanks to the generosity of
Pope Francis.
The Holy Father is offering a ticket for a fun-filled
evening to more than 2,000 of Rome’s poor or homeless people, several refugees,
a group of prisoners, and many families in great need.
The event will take place on the evening of Thursday, 11 January
at the Medrano Circus in Rome’s northern Saxa Rubra district.
The Papal Almoner released a press statement on Wednesday
containing details of the event.
Not content with offering just an evening of fun, Archbishop
Konrad Krajewski said Pope Francis’ generosity is also providing a “sack
supper” and medical personnel.
Those in need can be visited by doctors and nurses assisted
by a mobile clinic from the Vatican’s Healthcare system.
Beauty of the Circus
At a recent General Audience, Pope Francis told the performers of the Medrano Circus: “Circus performers create beauty… This is good for the soul, for we greatly need beauty!”
The Almoner’s statement said, “This gift given by the Circus
– who with constancy, effort, and many sacrifices seek to create and offer
beauty for themselves and others – will hopefully become for our poorest
brothers and sisters an encouragement to overcome the bitterness and
difficulties of life, which often seem insurmountable.”
Circus of Solidarity
The impetus behind the Circus of Solidarity is the businessman Fabrizio Grandi and the Casartelli family who has directed the Medrano Circus for seven generations.
Braian Casartelli said his team “seeks to give its whole
heart to transmit happiness and passion” through their performances.
He said Thursday’s event would be “a marvelous evening in
honor of the many people of Rome who live in difficulty.”
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