Readers' Blog: The ‘House of God’ can be a literal home for others

In January, a homeless woman named Rosemary Hughes, who has only 10% vision and who has a guide dog, spoke of how she thought that churches could accommodate homeless people at night (ironically, she met the Pope last year).

Readers' Blog: The ‘House of God’ can be a literal home for others

In January, a homeless woman named Rosemary Hughes, who has only 10% vision and who has a guide dog, spoke of how she thought that churches could accommodate homeless people at night (ironically, she met the Pope last year).

Ms Hughes has a valid point. Churches, as well as other large buildings, such as offices, could, with certain alterations, provide cheap accommodation for anyone who needs a place to sleep.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Subscribe to access all of the Irish Examiner.

Annual €130 €80

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

More in this section

Revoiced

Newsletter

Sign up to the best reads of the week from irishexaminer.com selected just for you.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited