Association Pope John 23 is a Catholic based charitable organization rooted in Italy. Established in 1968 by late Father Oreste Benzi, the Charity pursues the mission of fighting marginalization and poverty by establishing a Community of people who are committed to remove the causes of injustice by sharing their life with the last.
Since 2006, the Association has been granted Special Consultative Status at the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)