Pope Francis focused on a modest pontificate
From 2013, the remuneration for the Pope has not been paid. Pope Francis renounced his salary, which was in line with all his pontificate. As a member of the Jesus Society, he made the vows of poverty. So he renounced the material needs that could obscure his Christian goals.
How much does the Pope earn?
“The Economic Times” reports that The remuneration in the position of the pope is 32 thousand. hole (approx. PLN 120,000) per month. What is important, however, in addition to the remuneration of “in hand” all expenses of the Pope, such as travel or accommodation costs, the Vatican covers. Churchpop.com, citing the American program The Catholic Talk Show has calculated that it is about 100,000 a year. dollars, or about 409 thousand PLN. What's more, it is estimated that Franciszek had access to assets worth $ 16 million (approx. PLN 60 million), which the Pope is entitled to.
Pope Francis received unique coins
Although this is not a traditional salary, the pope He also receives symbolic coins. For each year of his pontificate, he receives three coins: one brown, one silver and one gold. Then, after his death, all coins are placed in a sack and put in the casket.
A new pope was chosen
PopeEM on Thursday (May 8) Cardinal Robert Prevost became. Cardinal The electors chose 267. Pope and bishop Rome in today's vote, on the second day conclave. The new pope took the name Leon. He will be the 14th Pope in history who chose this name. He is a member of the Augustinian Order, who puts emphasis, among others For simplicity and poverty, so you can assume that he will do like his predecessor.
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Sources: The Economic Times, Next.gazeta.pl,Churchpop