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Pope Leo XIV Could Earn $33,000 A Month (47445 Views)
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CatANDratTHEORY: 6:24pm On May 10 |
Pope Leo XIV just took the top job in the Catholic Church—and the role comes with a $33,000-a-month paycheck. https://fortune.com/2025/05/09/american-pope-leo-xiv-six-figure-salary-us-presidents-university-chancellors/?utm_campaign=fortunemagazine&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&xid=soc_socialflow_facebook_FORTUNE&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR6VzgRYeg8E0dMN_Xno3j4m0HBvRX4KtOyjHFnNi1aFykWSnIBszoXuyJ-HCg_aem_EjVg74Dc_jCdXxOT8QHw 15 Likes 4 Shares |
Firebox123(m): 6:25pm On May 10 |
CatANDratTHEORY:just 33k naira in Nigeria But our political leader spoil for us 😪💔 4 Likes |
CatANDratTHEORY: 6:28pm On May 10 |
He’s somebody who lived as a Jesuit for decades before becoming a bishop and continued to live in the style that he’s been accustomed to as a religious throughout the rest of his life,” Rober told Fortune. There’s no telling if Pope Leo XIV will accept the salary—but if he does, he could be making as much as some of the world’s most powerful leaders. Either way, he’ll still be enjoying Vatican perks like the Popemobile and a cushy retirement. The pope earns just as much as U.S. presidents and university chancellors The pope’s nearly half-a-million paypacket is on par with the wages of U.S. presidents. Government leaders receive a $400,000 baseline salary, with at least another $170,000 per year in additional allowances for official duties, travel, and entertainment. The president also has access to Air Force One, Marine One, and 24-hour Secret Service protection—saving them thousands per year in other expenditures. Another institutional leadership job that pays in the ballpark of the pope is U.S. university chancellors. The presidents of America’s elite schools can even earn a base pay of up to $1.5 million annually—far higher than the president or pope. But usually, the salary range for chancellors is between $250,000 to $372,000 yearly. The presidents of Northwestern University, University of Vermont, and Purdue University all reportedly rake in a base pay close to the pontiff at around $400,000. But sometimes, the perks go beyond the pay for a high-profile position. Elon Musk has had a baseline salary of $0 for many years—but he gets billions in stock compensation for hitting milestones, and has a fleet of private jets and security paid for by his companies. Mark Zuckerberg’s baseline wage has also been $1 annually since 2013 with no bonus, but his $211 billion empire has grown through Alphabet stock. The other perks that come with being pope: A private pharmacy and $3,300 monthly retirement fund The pope is revered as the highest and most holiest leader of the Catholic Church, which has over a billion . And the Vatican makes sure the pontiff can lead in style. For one, the pope usually lives in the gilded Apostolic Palace—lavish living arrangements with all expenses covered by the Vatican. All of his meals and day-to-day necessities are also free of charge for the pope, with unfettered access to custom, hand-tailored regalia made by top religious outfitters. Pope Leo XIV will also have access to the Popemobile, private cars, and a fleet of vehicles at the drop of a hat. The pontiff also doesn’t have to worry about security, healthcare, or retirement anymore. He has free access to Vatican medical services and a private pharmacy to ensure a healthy, long reign. And even after the pope chooses to retire, he would receive a monthly pension of €2,500 ($3,300). But there’s more beyond a stacked savings —the Vatican will cover the living expenses, provide a home inside the Vatican, pay for all daily necessities including food and housekeeping. https://fortune.com/2025/05/09/american-pope-leo-xiv-six-figure-salary-us-presidents-university-chancellors/?utm_campaign=fortunemagazine&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&xid=soc_socialflow_facebook_FORTUNE&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR6VzgRYeg8E0dMN_Xno3j4m0HBvRX4KtOyjHFnNi1aFykWSnIBszoXuyJ-HCg_aem_EjVg74Dc_jCdXxOT8QHw Oam4J Nlpfmod Mynd44 4 Likes |
Shellsploit: 8:35pm On May 10 |
And Catholic priest earn a paltry sum of N45,000 here in okearo matogun, Ogun state. What God cannot do does not exist! 14 Likes 1 Share |
AngelicBeing: 9:32pm On May 10 |
Shellsploit:You have started again, wetin Catholic Church, and Catholic priest do you? Wetin the newly elected Pope Leo do you ooooooo Where is Keneking ooooooo ![]() 32 Likes 2 Shares |
Shellsploit: 9:42pm On May 10 |
AngelicBeing: Amuocha sef 1 Like |
AngelicBeing: 9:45pm On May 10 |
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kokoA(m): 9:58pm On May 10 |
So all these Nigerian G.Os dey earn pope ![]() ![]() 26 Likes 3 Shares |
Omoawoke(m): 11:30pm On May 10 |
What will it profit a man to make so much wealth and fame and gain no kpekus ? It’s a waste
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SatoshiX: 9:17am On May 11 |
Since they don't have families, what do the Pope do with their salaries? Charity 😊😊
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GeneralPula: 9:18am On May 11 |
Vanity no dey reach here..
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Lanretoye(m): 9:18am On May 11 |
I tought they said pope doesn’t earn salary Shellsploit:God works wonders,if we wake up tomorrow morning and forex says 1dollar is equal to 1naira then the oke aro priest will be earning more than the pope 14 Likes 2 Shares |
ifeelgood: 9:19am On May 11 |
Do you know that Bishop David Oyedepo doesn't earn salary at Living Faith Church? Go do your research. 10 Likes 3 Shares |
KillVDMnow: 9:19am On May 11 |
Archbishop dey miliki Pope nah enjoyment Imam gbalagun Fela too get sense. 38 Likes 3 Shares |
saphiere(f): 9:20am On May 11 |
33k too small for his position.
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CodeTemplarr: 9:20am On May 11 |
I will love to see his travel allowances, travel schedule and more so i can compare to private jets owners.
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ChiefOloye(m): 9:20am On May 11 |
No spouse, no children, no vacations. What does he need all that money for?
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GOFRONT(m): 9:21am On May 11 |
Vanity upon Vanity
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CodeTemplarr: 9:22am On May 11 |
saphiere:yes, but for most Nigerians, one or two jets is so much in the hands of a ministry with over 1000 churches. |
Righthussle: 9:22am On May 11 |
See what i wrote before the pope was elected.
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sprints1: 9:22am On May 11 |
Judging by the standards of the shitty job I work it will take 77 years to achieve the feat of earning what pope leo XIV in just one month and this is still subject to change cuz dollar is always rising so it might take me up to 100 years. Nigeria is such a useless country. Pope can afford not to touch a dime out of it in one month but me as salary dey enter gbese don full ground.
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osuofia2(m): 9:23am On May 11 |
Most Popes don't accept their salary, they all give it up for charity
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Atarakpa: 9:23am On May 11 |
But most the money goes to orphanage and less privileges
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saddler: 9:23am On May 11 |
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adams123: 9:25am On May 11 |
SatoshiX: Why them no d marry, which verse in the bible them the follow sef? 3 Likes |
PHIPEX(m): 9:25am On May 11 |
The pentecostal churches in Nigeria has a lot to learn from the Catholic church. All these handing over to their children or wife will kill the churches after the 3rd generation 5 Likes 1 Share |
armadeo(m): 9:25am On May 11 |
sprints1: Its a start. Keep pushing bro. Hustle hard. Then japa because you cannot out hustle a bad economy. 7 Likes |
G0odharddick: 9:26am On May 11 |
ifeelgood: He owns the church and so he's entitled to his business empire 8 Likes |
ogaemma: 9:27am On May 11 |
And Pope Francis left $100 dollar as the only money in his savings. These men must be sacrificing a lot for humanity. No luxury, very simple and humble life. 15 Likes 1 Share |
tunjijones(m): 9:28am On May 11 |
It's not even upto the total package of some senators in Nigeria
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eastOFwest(m): 9:29am On May 11 |
KillVDMnow: ..My people them go dey follow Bishop Them go follow Pope Them go follow Imam Them go go for London Them go go for Rome Them go go for Mecca Them go carry all the money Them go juba Bishop Juba Pope Juba Imam Then them go start to yab themselves.... 7 Likes 1 Share |
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