The pope met with the poor and prisoners in Italy’s business capital. Arriving next at Milan’s massive Gothic cathedral, Pope Francis met the archdiocese’s pastoral workers and responded to questions from a priest, a permanent deacon and a religious Sister, urging them to trust in God, hold on to their joy and share the good news of Christ with everyone they meet.

Francis in Milan: preach, don’t fret numbers
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