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 be directed toward urgent humanitarian assistance through the mission fund.
The support will include access to clean water, the construction and renovation of schools, restoration of churches and seminaries, building of healthcare facilities, and care for elderly priests.
“These investments are at the heart of our mission to bring the love of Christ to those most in need,” said Edward (Ward) Fitzgerald III, the newly elected President of the Papal Foundation. Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Trustees.