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2027 International Award Now Open

The new call for applications for the 2026–2027 Francesco of Assisi and Carlo Acutis International Award is now online. A total of €50,000 is available to support projects promoting an economy of fraternity. Applications are open worldwide and must be submitted by 28 February 2027 ...

Economy of Fraternity, Assisi sets a good example

This Award is a concrete recognition of fraternity lived intelligently and effectively, including on the economic level. It is a support that helps smaller businesses that need a boost but are an example of that new economy—one based on solidarity, humanity, circularity, and brotherhood—that is so desperately needed, especially in ...

PREMIO has awarded €275,000 since 2021

Since 2021, the Award has received applications from 57 countries across five continents and has awarded a total of €275,000 to winning projects ...

2026 PREMIO Highlights

16 MAY 2026

Papua New Guinea Project Wins the 2026 Award

The Hantoa Fraternity Hub in Papua New Guinea has been named the winning project of the 2026 Francesco of Assisi and Carlo Acutis International Award.

Led by indigenous women in Bougainville, the project responds to urgent social and economic needs within the rural community of Hantoa.

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15 MAY 2026

Rethinking the Economy in the Light of Saint Francis

Bishop Felice Accrocca, Sister Raffaella Petrini and economist Carlo Cottarelli discussed peace, solidarity and the need to place the common good at the heart of economic development.

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3 FEBRUARY 2026

2026 Award Presented at the Vatican

The new edition of the Francesco of Assisi and Carlo Acutis International Award was presented at Vatican Radio, highlighting a generative economy that creates dignity, opportunity and long-term change.

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