SW News: Pope Francis celebrated Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on Sunday to mark the 3rd World Day of the Poor. Holy Father told believers that "the poor facilitate our access to heaven. “Pope Francis said that the presence of the poor makes us breathe the fresh air of the Gospel, where the poor in spirit are blessed. He said instead of feeling annoyed when they knock on our doors; let us welcome their cry for help as a summons to go out of ourselves, to welcome them with God's own loving gaze.  Later that day The Holy Father hosted a meal for 1500 homeless and downtrodden people in the Paul VI Hall.