"Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice" (CAPP) is a lay-led, pontifical organization characterized by a special relationship with both our founder, Pope John Paul II, and Pope Benedict XVI, who continues the tradition of yearly meetings with us. The Holy Father sees CAPP as a vehicle for lay education and evangelization of Catholic social doctrine, as contained in the encyclical Centesimus Annus. CAPP is made up of business people, academics, and professionals who assist Pope Benedict XVI in the continuing call for a "New Evangelization."

Pope John Paul II established Fondazione Centesimus Annus – Pro Pontifice on June 5, 1993. It is run in accordance with its approved bylaws under the aegis of the Apostolic See. It is headquartered in the state of Vatican City. The organization is subject to the civil law of Vatican City and the Canon Law of the Church.

[CAPP's] purpose is the implementation of "Catholic Social Teaching" (CST) through lay Catholic business, academic and professional leaders.

It is [CAPP's] goal to be action oriented; to actively implement this personal call from the Holy Father to order and throw light upon all the affairs of the world in line with the teachings of Jesus Christ.

This will be [CAPP's] driving force, with all subsequent activities held accountable to it.

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