The Vatican’s finances are supported by several sources, including donations from Catholics worldwide, income from tourism, and revenue from the Vatican Museums.

However, the Central Intelligence Agency’s World Factbook recorded that in 2013, the Vatican’s revenues were around $315 million, while its expenditures totaled approximately $348 million.

A different kind of wealth

While the Pope is not compensated in the usual sense, he has vast resources at his disposal. The Vatican ensures that all of his desires are met, including sumptuous accommodations and humanitarian contributions.

Regardless of these privileges, the Pope’s life is about service, and Pope Leo XIV is likely to continue in his predecessors’ footsteps by focusing on serving people rather than acquiring wealth.