Brazilian priest brings stray dogs to mass, hopes to get them adopted

In the city of Gravata, Brazil a priest is trying to find homes for stray dogs by inviting them into his church in the hope that families will adopt them. Father João Paulo de Araujo Gomes, who is the head of the parish of Santana, is housing stray dogs in his rectory away from the dangers of the streets. He brings stray dogs to the church service every Sunday in hopes that they will be adopted by a loving family. The Brazilian priest's small action has made a big difference for the neglected dogs. The sight of so many street dogs roaming on roads had Father Gomes worried. An ardent animal-lover, he knew how difficult the lives of these abandoned animals around the city is. Reportedly, he has also welcomed stray dogs in his home and nursed the critically ill animals himself. He told an international media outlet that he started adopting mistreated animals. He along with some volunteers have also placed feeders outside the church for the dogs. READ: LVMH Says In Preliminary Takeover Talks With Jewellers Tiffany READ: Police Say Man Jumped Over 12-foot Wall Twice During Chase Good deeds Gomes' good deeds have recently earned him a lot of social media attention as well. A photo of him conducting mass with a stray dog by his side has gone viral on the internet. He said that caring for animals and nature as a whole is a great gesture of love for God, humanity and the planet. He says that people need to develop compassion. Gomes hopes that his actions will further raise awareness and inspire others around him to take care of the stray and make the world a better place. At a church in Brazil, a homeless dog always joins the priest on the altar during mass. Padre João Paulo de Araujo Gomes learned about all the abandoned animals around the city. To help the dogs find homes, he began to welcome them into the church every Sunday. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/h5a8codc7i — Nomaly (@OnlyNomaly) October 24, 2019 He hopes that his actions will raise awareness and inspire others around him to care — slowly making the world a better place. To learn more about Padre João Paulo de Araujo Gomes, you can follow him on Facebook: https://t.co/2bK5iEOmqDhttps://t.co/LJA0ih3h05 pic.twitter.com/7aX2r8GE9Q — Nomaly (@OnlyNomaly) October 24, 2019 READ: Man Gets 20 Years For Kidnapping, Assaulting Elderly Couple READ: Myanmar Says 14 Hostages Rescued From Arakan Army Through Air Assault

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Brazilian priest brings stray dogs to mass, hopes to get them adopted

In the city of Gravata, Brazil a priest is trying to find homes for stray dogs by inviting them into his church in the hope that families will adopt them.

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