Fratello Sole Foundation
Energy and Agriculture for the Energy Self-Sufficiency of Vatican City State
Established by Pope Leo XIV by Chirograph dated 1 June 2026, the Foundation is tasked with developing an agrivoltaic plant at Santa Maria di Galeria, with the aim of contributing to the achievement of energy self-sufficiency for Vatican City State.
The Foundation represents a tangible sign of responsibility towards the future and an example of how energy production and agricultural activities can be integrated while respecting the environment and the principles of sustainability.
A Foundation for a Sustainable Future
The Fratello Sole Foundation was established with the aim of turning the path towards an ecological transition into reality through an innovative project centered on the responsible use of natural resources.
Governing Bodies of the Fratello Sole Foundation
President
Sr. Raffaella Petrini, FSE
President of the Governorate of Vatican City State (ratione munere):
Vice President
Abp. Giordano Piccinotti, SDB
President of the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See (APSA) (ratione munere):
N.B. The President and Vice President alternate in office for three-year terms.
Board of Directors
- Sr. Raffaella Petrini, FSE
- Abp. Giordano Piccinotti, SDB
- Dr. Maria Montserrat Alvarado
Sole Auditor
Dott.ssa Carmela Regina Silvestri
List of the members appointed to the Joint Body referred to in Article 3.3 of the Agreement between the Holy See and the Italian Republic concerning an agrivoltaic facility at Santa Maria di Galeria:
- Esq. Giuseppe Puglisi-Alibrandi
- Dr. Fabio Gasperini
- Eng. Salvatore Farina
- Eng. Antonino Intersimone
- Prof. Cristina Cornaro
- Esq. Lorenzo Pagnacco
- Esq. Valentina Carucci
- Eng. Alessandro Palazzoli
- Eng. Raffaele De Marco
- Eng. Giuseppe Palanca
Responsible Use of Resources
To develop a model based on efficiency, the reduction of environmental impacts, and the optimal use of available resources.
Energy Sustainability
To promote renewable energy production through innovative, environmentally responsible systems.