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4 May 2026
CEB Governor received in audience by Pope Leo XIV
Governor Carlo Monticelli was received in audience by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV today, reaffirming the shared commitment of the Council of Europe Development Bank and the Holy See to social cohesion, human dignity and support for the most vulnerable.
Impact stories

Microfinance
From seed to bloom: the story of Iuliana Vedi
In rural Romania, Iuliana Vedi’s greenhouse business reflects a broader trend of women entrepreneurs driving local growth. With support from Patria Credit – financed by the CEB – her story highlights how access to microfinance helps women invest in their future.

Housing
A new way of living: how Catalonia is making housing more affordable and inclusive
Thanks to a €31 million loan from the CEB, Sostre Cívic started developing a large number of cooperative housing units across Catalonia.


















