THE PURPOSE OF PETER'S PENCE

To support the Holy Father’s mission, which extends throughout the world. It includes the proclamation of the Gospel, the promotion of integral human development, education, peace, and brotherhood among peoples - thanks also to the many service activities carried out by the dicasteries, agencies, and organizations of the Holy See that assist him daily*.

To contribute to the Holy Father’s charitable initiatives in support of individuals and families in need, populations affected by natural disasters or wars, or those requiring humanitarian aid or development assistance.

"Together, we must look for ways to be a missionary Church, a Church that builds bridges and encourages dialogue, a Church ever open to welcoming, like this Square with its open arms, all those who are in need of our charity, our presence, our readiness to dialogue and our love."

With your donation to Peter's Pence, you:

• support the Holy Father's mission to proclaim the Gospel and promote and protect human dignity;

• provide concrete assistance to families and communities living in situations of hardship and marginalization;

• contribute to solidarity and development projects around the world

* Thanks in part to the support provided by donations to St. Peter’s Pence, the offices of the Roman Curia work daily in a spirit of service, communion, and support for the Pope’s mission:

“To make possible and effective the pastoral mission of the Roman Pontiff received from Christ the Lord and Shepherd, in his concern for the entire Church (cf. Jn 21:51ff), and to maintain and foster the relationship between the Petrine ministry and the ministry of all bishops, the Pope, ‘in the exercise of his supreme, full, and immediate power over the entire Church, makes use of the Dicasteries of the Roman Curia, which therefore carry out their work in his name and under his authority, for the benefit of the Churches and in the service of the sacred pastors”

_{(Praedicate Evangelium: Principles and Criteria for the Service of the Roman Curia).}