John Patrick Carroll-Abbing

The transcript introduces Monsignor John Patrick Carroll Abbing, an energetic Irish priest known among American GIs during the Italian campaign. He shares a message from Carlo, a shoeshine boy from Naples, who is now part of a community for homeless boys near Rome called the Boys Republic. Carlo is proud of his involvement and shares a picture of himself.

Who is Monsignor John Patrick Carroll Abbing?

• A famous American soldier

• An energetic Irish priest

• A well-known Italian artist

• A shoeshine boy from Naples

What is the relationship between Monsignor John Patrick Carroll Abbing and American GI's?

• He was their commanding officer

• He was a soldier in the American army

• He became well known among them during the Italian campaign

• He was a shoeshine boy for them

Who is Carlo?

• A priest in Rome

• An American GI

• A famous Italian artist

• A little shoeshine boy from Naples

Where is Carlo currently living?

• In the United States

• In a city in Ireland

• In a village near Rome

• In Naples

What is the Boys Republic?

• A famous street in Naples

• A group of American GI's

• A community for homeless boys

• A church in Rome