Vatican City, Apr 3, 2009 / 13:19 pm
Today Pope Benedict received members of the Circle of St. Peter in an annual meeting in which they present him with "Peter's Pence," the proceeds of collections made each year in the parishes and institutes of the Diocese of Rome. The Holy Father thanked them and spoke of the need for hope during the current economic crisis.
"I thank you," the Pope told them, "because in some way, with this initiative of human and evangelical solidarity, you give concrete expression to the concern of Peter's Successor for those in conditions of particular need."