The Papal Foundation in the News
100+ Priests & Religious Gather Online for ‘Saeman Scholars’ Fall Orientation
The Papal Foundation was pleased to host the fourth Saeman Scholar orientation meeting on Saturday, October 8, with 105 scholars from 40 different countries around the world attending from Rome via Zoom. CLICK HERE to watch the blessing of the Saeman Scholars by...
New Grants Approved By Mission Fund, Including 4 for Ukrainians
The Foundation’s Mission Fund Committee, comprised of Cardinal Sean O’Malley, Trustee Patricia Flatley and the committee chair Trustee Jim Towey, met in September and approved eight new grant requests from the Vatican totaling $1,002,034. This makes 32 grants approved...
Apostolic Nuncios Receive Foundation Presentation at the Vatican
I had the privilege of traveling to Rome in September with Jane Schnatz, the Foundation’s Director of Grants Management, for a unique and first-ever opportunity for the Foundation. The trip was a direct outgrowth of a meeting that Steward Dr. Tammy Tenaglia, Ann...
Papal Foundation Approves Record Number of Grants
In this April 27 interview, executives Eustace Mita and David Savage say the organization has put behind it the controversy over its decision to rescue a scandal-ridden Italian hospital. The Philadelphia-based Papal Foundation has approved a record number of grants...
Pope thanks The Papal Foundation for supporting Church’s mission
The Stewards of Saint Peter’s audience with our Holy Father Pope Francis last Thursday — the first since 2019 — was a truly beautiful experience. In addition to the excitement of being together for the first time in three years, the event was made special by the...
Pope expands Papal Foundation focus to war victims, refugees
The American charity is now led by laity, distanced from legacy of McCarrick and Bransfield. Pope Francis expressed his contentedness with being able to meet in person with members of the Papal Foundation, an American charity made up of influential donors. The...
Pope praises Papal Foundation’s generosity, including to Ukraine
Pope Francis praised members of the U.S.-based Papal Foundation for helping the Catholic Church build “a culture of solidarity and peace,” including by providing assistance to victims of the war in Ukraine. “As we are witnessing in these days the devastating effects...
Pope Francis thanks Papal Foundation for aid to Ukraine
Pope Francis expressed gratitude to The Papal Foundation for its efforts to provide aid to Ukrainians suffering amid the war in a meeting at the Vatican on Thursday. The foundation’s executive director David Savage told CNA on April 28 that it had recently approved an...
Stewards Return to Vatican for Audience with Pope Francis
It’s been a busy week here in Rome, with beautiful Masses at the Chapel at the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy, at San Bernardo, at Santa Maria degli Angeli and yesterday at Saint Peter’s. On Wednesday, Cardinal O’Malley gave a special tour of his titular church,...
Papal Foundation awards $798,244 as part of the St. John Paul II scholarship program
The Papal Foundation, whose mission is to serve the Holy Father and the Roman Catholic Church through faith, energy and financial resources, has awarded $798,244 in scholarships to 96 priests, brothers, sisters and lay faithful on five continents.
Press Releases
The Papal Foundation Invests in Growth Strategy with the Addition of Two Veterans to Development Team
Sharon Kucia and Ian Rangel will Join Senior Vice President of Development Jim Coffey to Enhance Outreach to Catholic Leaders throughout the U.S.Chester, PA – August 9, 2022Following an extensive nationwide search, The Papal Foundation today announced Sharon Kucia and...
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...
The Papal Foundation Introduces New Leadership; Announces More than $12.5 Million in Grants and Scholarships
Organization names first lay President of the Board of Trustees - Funds support more than 100 programs and projects on five continents, and 95 students from 35 countries The Papal Foundation, whose mission is to serve the Holy Father and the Roman Catholic Church...