Pope sends blessing to new centre for abused children

December 09, 2013 - Pope Francis has sent his blessing and encouragement to a new centre for abused children inaugurated on Sunday in Italy. The Meter Association founded in Italy in 1986 by Fr. Fortunato di Noto, runs Casa Meter or Meter Homes for children who are victims of sex, violence and exploitation. Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin sent the message on the Pope’s behalf for the inauguration of Casa Meter in Avola saying the Holy Father was sending his cordial greetings and encouraging them on the selfless dedication in the service of the little ones, imbued with genuine feelings of genuine charity and love of neighbour. The Pope asked Meter to pray for him, invoking the heavenly protection of the Virgin Mary. The Holy Father bestowed his blessing on Fr. Fortunato Di Noto, the Meter Association and the children and their families.