In a meeting with charitable organizations in France, Pope Francis described how in serving the poor, they are serving Christ, and that “through them, you meet Jesus. The world today is in urgent need of this witness of Divine mercy. In today’s time, the human person is often dismissed as useless… God, on the other hand, always recognizes the dignity and nobility of the child He loves. The poor are favored by the Lord, and are at the center of the Gospel.” (Radio Vaticana, news 2014-12-13)