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Vatican finances

Leo creates commission to manage Padre Pio hospital with €250m debt

Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza was founded by Padre Pio in 1956 and is overseen by the Vatican Secretariat of State.

Edgar Beltrán
May 28, 2026
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Pope Leo approved on May 27 a commission to administer a Vatican-owned hospital founded by Padre Pio that allegedly accrued a €250 million debt.

Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza. Image credit: Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, via Facebook.

The pope signed a chirograph establishing a commission for the direction and oversight of the Casa Sollievo della Soffer…

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