The Papal Foundation in the News
Answering Call to Serve the Poor: Papal Foundation Announces More Than $15 Million in Grants
The Papal Foundation this week announced a record-setting $15 million in grants for its annual distribution of humanitarian aid to support more than 144 projects across 75 countries. Since its founding, the Papal Foundation has served the Catholic Church with...
Pope Leo XIV encourages wealthy US Catholics to keep donating
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Saturday encouraged some of the wealthiest U.S. Catholics to keep on giving to support his charitable works, in an audience that confirmed how the election of the first U.S.-born pope has invigorated American Catholics and their donations....
Pope Leo XIV is encouraging some of the wealthiest U.S. Catholics to keep on giving to support his charitable works
ROME -- Pope Leo XIV on Saturday encouraged some of the wealthiest U.S. Catholics to keep on giving to support his charitable works, in an audience that confirmed how the election of the first U.S.-born pope has invigorated American Catholics and their donations. The...
Answering call to serve the poor: Papal Foundation announces more than $15 million in grants
The Papal Foundation this week announced a record-setting $15 million in grants for its annual distribution of humanitarian aid to support more than 144 projects across 75 countries. Since its founding, the Papal Foundation has served the Catholic Church with...
The Papal Foundation reveals record-setting grants for Church-run projects
The Papal Foundation announced more than $15 million in grant allocations for 2026, supporting over 144 projects in 75 countries and marking a record level of global impact. Students who receive scholarships from the Papal Foundation—since the program’s inception, a...
Pope Leo: The Papal Foundation’s generosity shows goodness of God
Pope Leo XIV met with stewards, trustees, and members of The Papal Foundation on Saturday, as the US-based charitable organization makes a pilgrimage to Rome. He recalled that his former Diocese of Chiclayo, in Peru, received financial support from the foundation, and...
Ward Fitzgerald LIVE on Catholic Faith Network
President of the Board of Trustees, Ward Fitzgerald, appeared on Catholic Faith Network (CFNTV) discussing April’s pilgrimage, as well as funding the Pope’s priorities with grants and scholarships in developing nations around the globe. Watch the segment below:...
Papal Foundation’s annual grant distribution to honor the legacy of Pope Francis – Catholic News Agency
Following the death of Pope Francis last month, the Papal Foundation’s annual distribution of humanitarian aid will be in memory of the Holy Father’s legacy, the organization said in a press release. This year, the Papal Foundation — a nonprofit dedicated to...
Papal Foundation to give $14 million for people in need in over 60 countries
The Papal Foundation, an American charitable organization supporting the initiatives of the Holy Father in developing nations, has announced an allocation of $10 million in grants for relief projects previously identified by the Vatican. An additional $4 million will...
Papal Foundation Stays Close to Pope Francis, His Priorities – Catholic Philly
Every Catholic, and every Catholic organization, feels their own unique sense of emotion and meaning as they mourn the passing of Pope Francis. One particular foundation in Delaware County, whose mission aims to fund charitable initiatives “that are of particular...
Press Releases
The Papal Foundation Announces More than $15 Millionin Grant Allocations in 2026, Achieving Record-SettingGlobal Impact
The Papal Foundation has announced the approval of more than $15 million in grants for 2026, supporting a record-setting more than 144 projects across 75 countries. The funding will advance critical infrastructure, programming and humanitarian aid identified by the...
The Papal Foundation joins Catholics around the world in celebrating the election of our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV
We offer prayers of love and gratitude as Pope Leo XIV prepares to lead the faithful of the Universal Catholic Church. We know and trust that with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, Pope Leo XIV will have the grace to be the leader that we need at this particular time...
The Papal Foundation Announces $14.7 Million in Grants, Scholarships, and Humanitarian Aid to Serve the Holy Father and Catholic Church Around the World
The Papal Foundation, the only charitable organization in the United States that is exclusively dedicated to fulfilling the requests of the Holy Father for the needs of the Catholic Church, announced $14,740,000 in grants, scholarships, and humanitarian...
The Papal Foundation Adds Two Veteran Executives to Development Team
Patrick Dolan and Cesar Salas Named Vice Presidents of Steward Development & Planned Giving The Papal Foundation - the only charitable organization in the United States that is exclusively dedicated to fulfilling the requests of the Holy Father for the needs...
The Papal Foundation Awards $800,000 in Scholarships to 110 Priests, Brothers, Sisters, and Lay Faithful
Saeman Scholars from 42 countries will study in Rome as part of the Saint John Paul II Scholarship Program PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Papal Foundation, the only charitable organization in the United States exclusively dedicated to fulfilling the requests of the Holy...
The Papal Foundation Elects Three Stewards of St. Peter to its Board of Trustees
Chester, PA (January 30, 2023) - The Papal Foundation has announced the election of three Stewards of St. Peter to its Board of Trustees: Paul Hill, Regina, SK, Canada - Executive Chairman of The Hill Companies Tim Ristoff, Ladera Ranch, CA - Chairman and CEO at...
The Papal Foundation Allocates $14 Million to Support Catholic Church Around the World
Grants, Scholarships and Mission Fund Dollars will grow the Foundation’s service to the Church April 28, 2022 The Papal Foundation, whose mission is to serve the Holy Father and the Roman Catholic Church through faith, energy,...
The Papal Foundation Names David Savage Executive Director
Marketing and nonprofit leader will drive foundation’s global mission to serve those most in need in developing nations around the world
The Papal Foundation Announces $9.2 Million in Grants, Supporting 122 Initiatives in 64 Developing Nations Around the World
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Papal Foundation, whose mission is to serve the Holy Father and theRoman Catholic Church through faith, energy and financial resources, announced $9.2 million ingrants to support the growth of the Catholic Church and help those most in need in...
The Papal Foundation Supports COVID-19 Relief Efforts in Developing Nations Around the World; Grants $1.8 Million to Fund Healthcare and Basic Needs for the Poor
The Papal Foundation, whose mission is to serve the Holy Father and the Roman Catholic Church throughfaith, energy and financial resources, has announced $1.8 million in grants to support COVID-19 reliefefforts in developing nations around the world. The majority of...