Barcelona, Spain, Nov 7, 2010 / 12:55 pm
The Pope rallied support for those in need of social assistance as he visited Nen Deu, an institution for poor, sick or needy children in Barcelona, Spain.
Nen Deu is Catalan for “Child of God.”
After being treated to a song from the children on the afternoon of Nov. 7, the Pope thanked authorities and individuals who work for the care of those most in need. He called the government in particular to step up its efforts in providing social services and assistance.
"At a time when many households are faced with serious economic difficulties, the followers of Christ must multiply concrete gestures of effective and constant solidarity, showing in this way that charity is the hallmark of our Christian life," he said in Catalan.