Many people assumed that when Robert Francis Prevost became Pope Leo XIV, the role would come with great personal wealth and a large paycheck. But the reality of the papacy is very different from most powerful positions in the world. The pope does not earn a traditional salary or build personal riches from leading the Catholic Church. Instead, the Vatican provides everything needed for daily life, including housing, meals, transportation, security, and healthcare. As reports explained, “the pope does not receive a conventional salary” and “all of his needs are provided for by the Vatican.” Any official stipend connected to...
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