Pope Francis opens free laundromat for poor people in Italy

The Vatican today confirms that Pope Francis has just opened a free laundromat for the poor in Rome, Italy.

The Vatican said the Pope's laundromat is a service to "restore dignity to many people who are our brothers and sisters" with Six washing machines, six dryers and a number of irons have been donated by the Whirlpool Corporation, while Proctor and Gamble are furnishing laundry detergent and softener.

The laundromat is in the Roman neighborhood of Trastevere, not far from the Vatican. It's the second facility the Pope has opened in Rome for assisting the poor. Two years ago, he opened a shower and barber service next to St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican.