Vatican Plugs Corrupt Peter’s Pence Asking Faithful To Help Leo XIV

“Take part in the steps of Leo XIV with your donation to Peter’s Pence.”

With these words, the Vatican is encouraging Catholics to participate in the collection to support the Holy Father in his mission at the service of the universal Church.

At the end of June, most parishes hold the Peter’s Pence collection, a financial contribution that the faithful offer to the pontiff as an expression of support for the needs of the Catholic Church around the world and the charitable works it carries out.

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The collection is taking place on the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, which is celebrated Sunday, June 29.

According to a statement from the Vatican, Peter’s Pence also represents a gesture “of communion and participation in the pope’s mission to proclaim the Gospel, promote peace, and spread Christian charity.”

In support of this initiative, the Secretariat for the Economy and the Dicastery for Communion released a video presenting the “first steps” of Pope Leo XIV as successor to St. Peter.

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