In spring 2024, the Rome City Council allocated €4.3 million for four tented shelters for the homeless, but only two were ready before the Jubilee. The shelters will accommodate a small fraction of Rome's homeless population, which numbers around 22,000. The city plans to expand its reception capabilities, aiming for 2000 places by 2026. However, reports indicate that homelessness is a significant issue, with poverty reaching new heights in Italy, affecting 5.7 million people. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)