Pope Francis will celebrate a special Mass with the poor and people who assist them.

The beatification was a reminder that Christianity offered "a culture of peace and fraternity, not war."

"We are the hands and feet of Jesus."

It is time for the laity to speak out and act like true disciples of Christ in spreading the joy of the Gospel. 

“The world, the church, are in need of courageous young people, who are not cowed in the face of difficulties," the pope said.

The student charged in his death now awaits trial, but police are not calling the attack a hate crime.