Dear Friends,
By presenting you with this annual report and providing information on the use of the funds entrusted to us, we aspire to be true “Pilgrims of Hope” , in keeping with the motto of the Jubilee Year 2025. In the face of great need, we have witnes- sed a remarkable display of true Christian charity and, at times, heroic love for God and neighbour throughout the past year. This we beheld in the escalating develop- ments in the Middle East, in the devasta- ting war in Ukraine that has continued for more than three years, in Haiti, which is sinking into chaos and anarchy and in African countries where jihadist violence is spreading and bringing displacement, suffering and misery to the population. Thanks to the prayers and generous con- tributions of our benefactors, who once again opened their hearts wide in 2024, we were able to provide support in more than 130 countries and through over 5,000 pro- jects – spreading the light of hope via the fraternal embrace of the Church community.
Global developments and the dedication of many good people remind us that the struggle between good and evil, light and darkness, is intensifying. In this conflict, I ask you to turn together in hopeful prayer to God, the source and giver of all good, of light and life. May the blessing of Almighty God descend upon all of you who contribute to making this work a living expression of love and grace. I entrust you and your families to the intercession of the Blessed Virgin, who is also our Mother.
Kind regards,
Mauro Cardinal Piacenza President of the Papal Foundation Aid to the Church in Need
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