How does Vatican City make money?

Answer 1

Among Vatican City's sources of income is Peter's Pence, the volunteer contributions to the Holy See from Catholics worldwide. Revenue from the church's investments and property holdings also support the city-state. Tens of thousands of tourists visit the Vatican every day, so income is generated by the sale of coins, stamps, mosaics, and tourist memorabilia, along with the proceeds from the sale of publications and admission fees to the museum complex. Since 1999, the Vatican's currency has been the euro.

Answer 2

Those who work in the Vatican include members of the Roman curia and others including secretaries, maintenance workers, museum workers and curators, archivists, clerks, the Swiss Guard, Vatican police, gardeners, custodians and so forth. The Vatican consists of 109 acres with many buildings and agencies, all of which have paid employees.

Answer 3

The Vatican survives on donations from Church members world wide, from investments and from the sale or tourist items.