Rome, Vatican Gendarmerie removes homeless from St. Peter's Square

The Vatican Gendarmerie has removed from the Bernini Colonnade in St. Peter’s Square homeless people who are used to stop in the area: the operation took place in the early morning. This is reported by news agencies, which report that the Holy See claims it took this measure not for reasons of decorum, but for security reasons.

The director of the Vatican Press Office, Greg Burke, reached by ADN Kronos, reported that “there was no change in the reception of the homeless and it was not an expulsion. The removal was determined by reasons of decorum, safety and common sense, but they will be able to continue sleeping under the porches at night.” The bathrooms and showers Pope Francis had installed will continue to remain operational.

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Rome, Vatican Gendarmerie removes homeless from St. Peter's Square

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