About The Papal Foundation
The Papal Foundation is a U.S. organization dedicated to supporting the charitable, educational, and humanitarian works of the pope. Its membership includes American cardinals and lay 'Stewards of St. Peter,' who pledge significant annual gifts to fund grants and scholarships at the pope's direction.
Their Catholic giving
Highlights of how The Papal Foundation has supported Catholic causes and the wider community:
- Funds grants for the Holy Father's charitable priorities worldwide
- Provides scholarships to students from developing nations
- Supports churches, schools, clinics, and relief projects globally
- Unites American Catholic philanthropy with the universal Church
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