State Department Grants $240 Million to Catholic Aid Group After DOGE Funding Cuts

The State Department announced a new grant to a Catholic international aid organization. The award follows recent reductions in DOGE funding. The grant totals $240 million. The money is intended to support the group's humanitarian operations abroad. The decision reflects the department's continued commitment to global aid. Officials said the funding will help fill gaps left by DOGE cuts. The Catholic group will allocate resources to its existing programs. The announcement was reported by Religion News Service.