THE ORDER OF MALTA PILGRIMAGE FOUNDATION PROMOTES, FUNDS, SPONSORS OR COORDINATES PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES TO COVER THE COSTS AND EXPENSES OF MALADES AND THEIR CAREGIVERS WHO REQUIRE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN ORDER TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL LOURDES PILGRIMAGE IN FRANCE OR ANY OTHER RELIGIOUS PILGRIMAGES TO LOCATIONS OF IMPORTANCE TO MEMBERS OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD.