The cabins are made of wood and steel, and fit up to two people inside, protecting from cold and rain while circulating fresh air throughout. Solar panels on the top provide the power to do this, while a radio network allows people to communicate even if they don’t have mobileContinue Reading
Chennai — They gather as dusk falls. Food packets in hand, they walk through the streets of Chennai, gently approaching the homeless people resting on the pavements. While some hesitate, wary of strangers, others gladly reach out for the food. Across the city, small bands of citizens are getting together,Continue Reading
Vatican City — Pope Francis made a surprise visit to greet 150 homeless people who were given a special tour of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican Museums Thursday by the papal charitable office. It was a brief, affectionate and emotional encounter. The Pope crossed the threshold of the SistineContinue Reading