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Pope Leo XIV restores cardinals' pay after Francis' pandemic cut
Pope Leo XIV has annulled the 10% salary reduction imposed on cardinals by Pope Francis in 2021.
In a recent motu proprio, Pope Leo XIV reversed the salary cut that Pope Francis introduced during the COVID-19 emergency. The earlier reduction, amounting to 10%, was part of Francis' 2021 'A Sustainable Future' initiative. Leo XIV stated that the Holy See and Vatican City State will continue to pursue financial sustainability through other means. The decision effectively restores the original remuneration for the College of Cardinals.
Why it matters
Restoring cardinals' salaries shows a change in Vatican fiscal policy and affects the Church's internal financial stability.
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