Who did Pope Francis leave his wealth to?

In the weeks leading up to his death, Pope Francis once again showed consistency in the actions he took. His final act was quiet but incredibly powerful: he donated more than 200 euros – all his personal savings – to inmates at the Casal del Marmo juvenile prison.

This touching gesture was revealed by Bishop Benoni Ambarus, known as Don Ben, auxiliary bishop of Rome and close collaborator of Pope Francis. The Pope's donation was dedicated to the opening of a pasta factory on the premises of this juvenile prison in Rome.

"Until a few days ago, the Holy Father was literally dragging his body towards Regina Cel, just to tell the world with all his might that we must take care of the prisoners," Don Ben told La Repubblica, adding that "he gave them the wealth - 200 thousand euros from his personal account."

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When Don Ben asked if he could count on any help, the Pope initially told him that the Church's finances were exhausted. But then added that "don't worry, I have something in my account."

The amount was quickly transferred from his account and will enable young people in prison to build a future through honest work.

On Holy Thursday, just a few days before his death, Pope Francis visited the Regina Coeli prison. He was, witnesses say, tired and weak, but steadfast in his mission.

"I remember him as a tired man who could barely move, but with his presence he made the need for care for the prisoners very clear," Don Ben said, adding that "to them, he was like a father who died. That's what they told me."

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His words were also supported by Samuele Ciambriello, commissioner for the rights of persons deprived of their liberty in the Campania region. Remembering the Pope, he said that "allow me this painful but sweet memory. Francis did not just talk about prisons - he made them the heart of his pontificate. He opened the Holy Doors inside the Rebibbia prison, turning it into a basilica".

Ciambriello also mentioned the annual rite of washing the feet of prisoners, both men and women, as well as the hundreds of visits the Pope has made to prisons around the world. He stressed that politicians should honor Pope Francis' moral and spiritual legacy with concrete actions, such as amnesty or commutation of sentences during the Jubilee Year. /Telegraph/