Pope Francis has chosen to lead a simple lifestyle in accordance with his religious beliefs, and so far it has not been officially reported whether he will receive a stipend. The income of the Holy See comes from various sources, such as donations from faithful around the world to the Peter's Pence, properties, investments, religious tourism, and publications.
The designation of León XIV as the first American pope has raised questions about financial transparency in the Vatican. In light of this event, U.S. President Donald Trump has congratulated the new pontiff. Although details of previous popes' salaries have been revealed, such as the 2,500 euros per month that Pope Benedict XVI received.
Since his election in 2013, Pope Francis has been noted for not accepting a salary, and this decision has once again raised doubts about how the new pope will be financed. Historically, some popes have received a symbolic salary. The selection process for the new pope began after the death of Pope Francis, and after the election of León XIV, questions have arisen again about how much the new pontiff will earn.
Although it has not been officially revealed how much Pope León XIV earns, like his predecessor, he has indicated that he will not receive a salary due to his vows of poverty. The election of this new leader of the Vatican has generated anticipation among followers and analysts, who are once again wondering about his economic remuneration.
