Pope opens free launderette for Rome's homeless people

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Pope Francis Laundry – which provides detergent, irons and tumble dryers – is latest papal initiative to help city’s poor, in case you didn't already love him.

The Lavanderia di Papa Francesco (Pope Francis Laundry) intended to “restore dignity to many people who are our brothers and sisters”, the Vatican said. It is designed to serve “the poorest people, particularly the homeless, who will be able to wash, dry and iron their clothes and blankets”.

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