VATICAN (CNS): Donations to the annual Peter’s Pence collection, which supports the work of the Roman Curia and funds the charitable activity of the pope, went up in 2023, with increased donations from dioceses, foundations, private donors and religious orders, the Vatican said.
Peter’s Pence allocated €13 million to support 236 projects in 76 countries and it covered about 24 per cent of the expenses of the Holy See, that is, approximately €90 million, said a report by the Peter’s Pence office, detailing its activity for 2023.
The Vatican released the office’s annual disclosure report June 29. Dioceses, foundations, private donors and religious orders—in that order—gave a total of €48.4 million to Peter’s Pence in 2023, the report said. In comparison, the amount collected and donated in 2022 was €43.5 million.
As in previous years, the report said, dioceses and individuals in the United States led the giving with €13.6 million, up from €11 million in 2022.
Overall, the total contributions granted from the fund for 2023 amounted to €103 million, which was slightly down from last year’s total of €107 million.
