Wait, what? Did Pope Francis just buy a private beach? Yes he did, and here's the cool reason why

Pope wants to provide beach access for disabled people.

Pope Francis just totally bought a private beach for a year. This sounds pretty radical, so is the surf up at the Vatican or what? Are we going to hang loose with the Pope? Well, not exactly, but what's happening is still pretty cool.

LOS ANGELES, CA (California Network) -- The Papal Almoner has paid for the disabled people of Rome to enjoy beach access for a year.

The specifics of the donation have not been released, but the amount paid is enough for one year. The donation was made in Pope Francis' name. The donation comes at the same time the Vatican is opening a free laundry for the homeless and poor.

The specifics of the donation have not been released. The beach is just outside of Rome, near the town of Fiumicino.

In the past, Pope Francis has sponsored daylong beach trips for the disabled.

The discovery comes at the same time the Vatican is opening a laundry for the poor in Vatican City. The laundry is free for anyone to use and will provide the local homeless with clean clothes. It is hoped that by giving them clean clothes and showers, the homeless and improve their appearance and feel more dignified.

All humans, regardless of disability or economic status, deserve dignified treatment and respect. We are called to love on another as ourselves, so that means we must do for others as we might do for ourselves.

As we do our laundry, we are called to wash the clothes of others, or at least provide them the means to do so for themselves. Likewise, the same with a day at the beach, which is important for relaxation.

Pope Francis remains committed to his plan of prayer and action, a course he laid out for all Christians to follow early in his pontificate. It is not enough to pray, but we must also act. And our action must be significant. Our alms must cost us so they can change us. If they do not cost us, then we are not giving.

Love is not love if it requires no sacrifice.

Let us all pray and act for others around us today, as we are called to love one another.

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