From Independent Catholic News
A world meeting to examine and improve the pastoral care of Gypsies and Travellers will take place in the Vatican from 5-9 June.
Organized by the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People, the meeting gathers Episcopal Promoters and National Directors of the Pastoral Care of Gypsies. The title of the event is 'The Church and Gypsies: to Announce the Gospel in the Peripheries'. Participants include 8 Episcopal Promoters, 16 National Directors and 22 experts (pastoral operators and consultants).
On the first day of the meeting the participants will be received in audience by Pope Francis. Organizers say the meeting proposes to focus on two objectives: to re-examine the Church’s pastoral commitment towards Gypsies keeping in account the current social situation that demands a series of renewed pastoral strategies; to prepare for the 50th anniversary of Pope Paul VIth’s visit to Pomezia (27 September 1965) on the occasion of the international pilgrimage of Gypsies. That visit in fact marked an important opening of the Church towards the community.
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see also The Daily Mail - Try to fit in Pope tells Gypsies, as he calls on them to contribute to the common good
The Guardian - Pope Francis defends Gypsies in Vatican address
Catholic Culture - Gypsies, vulnerable to exploitation, should be integrated into society, Pope says
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