Bronx, United States. 23rd Sep, 2015. Mayor Bill de Blasio joins with city and state officials, on the eve of Pope Francis' arrival, to announce the "Open Doors Initiative," expanding the number beds available at faith-based homeless shelters throughout the city as part of the Safe Haven's homeless outreach program. Credit: Albin Lohr-Jones/Pacific Press/Alamy Live News

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