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:TweetEmail RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR FEATURED NEWS BRIEF: Seton Catholic’s Self becomes winningest coach in Arizona high school girls basketball history FEATURED Annual MLK breakfast honors students working to build ‘Beloved Community’ FEATURED 8th annual FriarQ supports vocations and brings hope to Native communities FEATURED Bishop Dolan celebrates 55th annual Red Mass; “time to recognize power, gift of the Holy Spirit” FEATURED Couple’s downtown Christmas trip transforms into annual homeless outreach