Pope marks Day of the Poor by hosting hundreds for lunch at Vatican

Pope Francis delivers his message as he celebrates Mass on World Day of the Poor (Gregorio Borgia/AP)

Pope Francis denounced the “sirens of populism” as he called for a renewed commitment to helping the poor, homeless and migrants amid Italy’s latest migration debate.

Francis celebrated the Catholic Church’s World Day of the Poor on Sunday by inviting hundreds of poor and homeless people and migrants into the Vatican for a special Mass and lunch.