Papal Foundation

Amid pandemic, upheaval, world’s poor seen needing help more than ever
- Jun 24, 2020
The pandemic and the ensuing economic downturn and the ongoing protests over racism sparked by the shocking death of George Floyd at the hands of police have created “the perfect storm,” making it a challenging time to raise awareness — and funds — to help the world’s poor, said Eustace W. Mita.

By Julie Asher
Hope and mercy needed to combat indifference, pope tells foundation
- May 10, 2019
In a world marked by violence, conflict as well as material and spiritual poverty, men and women need the Gospel message of hope, Pope Francis told members of the U.S.-based Papal Foundation.

By Junno Arocho Esteves
Cardinal O’Malley elected chairman of Papal Foundation
- Nov 7, 2018
Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston has been elected chairman of the Papal Foundation’s board of trustees.

By Hannah Brockhaus

How obscure Italian hospital became the eye of a global storm
- Sep 20, 2018
Against all odds, an obscure dermatological institute in Rome has become a lightning rod for tensions inside the Vatican, inside the U.S. Catholic Church, and between Rome and America.

By Claire Giangravè
U.S. Papal Foundation announces period of reflection, re-evaluation
- Mar 26, 2018
After disagreement over funding a $25 million grant request from the Vatican was leaked to the press, the leadership of the U.S.-based Papal Foundation has called for a period of reflection and “a re-evaluation of its mission, its approach to grant giving and its relationship with the Holy See.”

By Cindy Wooden
U.S. donors balk at pope’s request for $25M for Rome hospital
- Feb 24, 2018
The Vatican is facing another financial headache after donors to a major U.S. Catholic foundation balked at a request from Pope Francis to foot a $25 million loan to a scandal-plagued Rome hospital.

By Nicole Winfield