Pope Francis surprises shantytown residents [VIDEO] By Catholic News Service - Feb 9, 2015 Pope Francis made a surprise stop at a shantytown on his way to visit a Rome parish Feb. 8. Share this:Tweet Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR BRIEFS Bishop Dolan visits and serves at Andre House FEATURED ‘You won’t want to miss it:’ Simbang Gabi’s popularity prompts Diocese to move Mass to larger venue FEATURED Lessons from Kenya bring “Glimpses of Heaven” to diocese FEATURED St. Mary’s High School Thanksgiving Walk-a-thon FEATURED New song to debut at Honor Your Mother