How much does a pope earn a year?

Answer 1

The pope receives no salary, but can live in absolute luxury if that is his wish. Paul Hoffman (Anatomy of the Vatican) says "The tradition of annual collections for the pope in Catholic churches all over the world goes back to the early Middle Ages, and is believed to have started in England before the Norman Conquest. The stream of pennies and other small coins then already known as Peter's Pence, donated by millions of faithful throughout Europe and sent to Rome, became a mere trickle after the Protestant Reformation, and eventually dried out completely." Hoffman says the Peter's Pence support of the papacy was re-instituted in France later in the nineteenth century and is now revived worldwide. Under John XXIII, the Peter's Pence reportedly reached $13 million to $14 million in some years, but during the pontificate of Paul VI fell to less than $4 million per year.

Pope Paul VI preferred modern art to the priceless artworks held by the Vatican, so his agents were sent to the art markets of Europe and the United States looking for works to buy, and arranged for private donors to finance the purchase of several hundred pieces. It seems that the annual amount of Peter's Pence and other collections intended for his use, was of no great concern to the pope.

Answer 2

Basically none. The Holy Father makes no salary, although, of course, as the Pope of the entire church all his needs are met. Further, he does not personally own any of the possessions of the Church, he is no more than their caretaker. As Bishop of Rome his duties are enormous, time consuming, and extremely tiring. Were it not for the Holy Spirit and his household staff, I doubt anybody would last in that job for any length of time. So he doesn't actually "have" any money, although he is never in personal want. Nor could he liquidate the church's possessions, as the steward of Christ, he only administers them.

Answer 3

The Pope doesn't draw a salary. His daily needs are taken care of by the Vatican and Catholic Church.

Answer 4

The pope is not paid. However, all his living costs are paid for by the Church.

Answer 5

The pope receives no pay. However, all his expenses are paid for by the Church.

Answer 6

The Pope receives no pay. However, all his living expenses are paid for by the Church. He is lacking in nothing.

Answer 7

Nothing ! The Pope receives no salary.