Pope thanks those who support his ministry through Peter’s Pence collection

On Monday, June 29th, the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, patron saints of Rome, Pope Leo XIV extended his greetings to the inhabitants of the Italian capital and thanked the faithful worldwide who participated in the Peter’s Pence collection.

“Today we celebrate the Peter's Pence collection. I sincerely thank all those who, through their generosity, support my ministry as the Successor of Peter. Let us continue to walk together in faith and communion,” he said after the Angelus prayer in St. Peter’s Square.

Observed annually, the collection enables the Pope to fund charitable works, provide disaster relief, and support vulnerable communities around the world.

The Pope also greeted those who live in Rome, on the feast day of the city’s patron saints, saying his thoughts and prayers went especially “to the sick, those who are lonely, and those who are imprisoned.”

“I thank the parish priests and all the priests, women religious, and men religious who serve in Rome, because through their presence and daily ministry they keep its great Christian heart alive,” he continued.  

Thanks to those who contribute to L’Osservatore di Strada 

The Pope also greeted “the homeless people who are in St. Peter's Square today to distribute L'Osservatore di Strada, the supplement to L'Osservatore Romano.” This monthly supplement to the Vatican’s newspaper shares the stories, thoughts and opinions of society’s most marginalized and vulnerable people.

“Thank you! And best wishes to everyone who contributes to this newspaper.”