Asbury Park Press:

Bon Jovi is part of a group of notables hoping that Pope Francis' visit to Philadelphia will be a catalyst for giving.

The rocker appears in a video for the newly created "Francis Fund," which will be used to "meet concrete needs of people in the Philadelphia region and Camden who are struggling with hunger, homelessness, and poverty, in the spirit of Pope Francis’ own special compassion and concern for our poor sisters and brothers," according to the group's Web site.

“Act with mercy, seek justice,” Bon Jovi says at the conclusion of the video. Incidentally, Bon Jovi's middle name is Francis.

The initiative comes from Project HOME, which was founded Sister Mary Scullion, (who) was instrumental in the creation of Bon Jovi's Soul Foundation...Last year, the groups collaborated in the building of the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Homes, a 55-unit supportive-housing development...

Pope Francis is visiting the city on September 26 and 27. Visit the mercyandjustice.org Web site for more info on the Francis Fund.

https://youtu.be/gaMwgmakq7o



So Jon missed commemorating 9/11 this year, AND will miss the Pope's visit this weekend? His kicking it with the Pope is bad news for the Illumi-Nutties, at least!