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Vatican City, Apr 11, 2013 \/ 08:55 am (CNA\/EWTN News<\/a>).- Pope Francis told members of The Papal Foundation that their contributions are helping combat \u201cthe many forms of material and spiritual poverty\u201d present throughout the world.<\/p>\n

\t\u201cThe needs of God\u2019s people throughout the world are great, and your efforts to advance the Church\u2019s mission are helping to fight the many forms of material and spiritual poverty present in our human family, and to contribute to the growth of fraternity and peace,\u201d the Pope said April 11 in the Vatican\u2019s Clementine Hall.<\/p>\n

\tThis year around 100 members of the Philadelphia-based foundation traveled to Rome during the week after Easter to present Pope Francis with their annual contribution.<\/p>\n

\tThey were able to present him with an $8.6 million donation, which he will be able to use during the coming year for his charitable activities.<\/p>\n

\tCardinal Donald W. Wuerl, president of the foundation, has been leading the pilgrimage to Rome, and he highlighted the connection between the Pope\u2019s emphasis on the poor and the foundation.<\/p>\n

\t\u201cFrom the first day of his election, Pope Francis has reminded us of the Church\u2019s fundamental responsibility to the poor and marginalized,\u201d the cardinal said in an April 11 press release.<\/p>\n

\tWilliam Canny, the foundation\u2019s Chief Operating Officer, pointed out that the annual pilgrimage is \u201calways a deeply spiritual experience, but this year we were especially blessed to have a private audience with Pope Francis as he sets the course for his papacy.<\/p>\n

\t\u201cThese are exciting, hope-filled days for the Church, and for a world in need,\u201d Canny stated.<\/p>\n

\tDuring today\u2019s audience, Pope Francis recalled that over the last 25 years the foundation has \u201chelped the Successor of Saint Peter by supporting a number of apostolates and charities especially close to his heart.\u201d<\/p>\n

\tThe donations from the foundation have helped fund the formation of clergy and religious, provided shelter for the homeless, offered medical assistance and care for the poor and needy, and created educational and employment opportunities.<\/p>\n

\tFather Patrick Okoye, a priest of the Diocese of Awka in Nigeria, is one recipient of a Papal Foundation scholarship, which has made it possible for him to study spirituality at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome.<\/p>\n

\tIn an April 10 interview with CNA he said that The Papal Foundation \u201chas changed my life, brought a new geography, and I feel a more deep sense of commitment to the Church, and to give back what has been given to me generously.\u201d<\/p>\n

\tThe foundation, Fr. Okoye reflected, has provided him with a \u201cgreat community of love\u201d where he has met many priests, nuns and other people who have been blessed to receive the financial help they needed.<\/p>\n

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