Bronx, United States. 23rd Sep, 2015. NYC Council Member Maria del Carmen Arroyo, who represents the Bronx's 17th District, speaks at the press conference. Mayor Bill de Blasio and Cardinal Timothy Dolan joined 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. © Albin Lohr-Jones/Pacific Press/Alamy Live News

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