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Pope Leo XIV just took the top job in the Catholic Church—and the role comes with a $33,000-a-month paycheck.

That pay stacks up to the salaries of U.S. presidents and university chancellors—but the pontiff also gets unique perks like free meals all day, a Popemobile, his own private pharmacy and more.

Shortly after white smoke billowed out of the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, the Roman Catholic Church named its next pope: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, the first American to take the job. Not only is it a huge honor and promotion—but it also comes with a sizable six-figure wage.

The pope is awarded a lavish salary of €30,000 (about $33,800) per month, or about $405,600 yearly, according to Daniel Rober, a professor of Catholic studies at Sacred Heart University.

However, becoming the pope is a much more spiritual endeavor than other high-flying leadership roles; the late Pope Francis even turned down the generous paycheck, opting to have the money donated to those in need instead.

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Pope Leo XIV just took the top job in the Catholic Church—and the role comes with a $33,000-a-month paycheck.

That pay stacks up to the salaries of U.S. presidents and university chancellors—but the pontiff also gets unique perks like free meals all day, a Popemobile, his own private pharmacy and more.

Shortly after white smoke billowed out of the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, the Roman Catholic Church named its next pope: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, the first American to take the job. Not only is it a huge honor and promotion—but it also comes with a sizable six-figure wage.

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Pope Leo XIV just took the top job in the Catholic Church—and the role comes with a $33,000-a-month paycheck
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May 9, 2025 at 12:15 PM EDT
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV.
The first American pope could earn just as much as a U.S. president, but he’ll also enjoy a gilded palace complete with free food—and eventually a $3,300 a month retirement.
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Pope Leo XIV has been elected as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, and the job comes with a $33,000 monthly paycheck. That pay stacks up to the salaries of U.S. presidents and university chancellors—but the pontiff also gets unique perks like free meals all day, a Popemobile, his own private pharmacy and more.
Shortly after white smoke billowed out of the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, the Roman Catholic Church named its next pope: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, the first American to take the job. Not only is it a huge honor and promotion—but it also comes with a sizable six-figure wage.

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The pope is awarded a lavish salary of €30,000 (about $33,800) per month, or about $405,600 yearly, according to Daniel Rober, a professor of Catholic studies at Sacred Heart University.

However, becoming the pope is a much more spiritual endeavor than other high-flying leadership roles; the late Pope Francis even turned down the generous paycheck, opting to have the money donated to those in need instead.

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Pope Leo XIV just took the top job in the Catholic Church—and the role comes with a $33,000-a-month paycheck
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Newly elected Pope Leo XIV.
The first American pope could earn just as much as a U.S. president, but he’ll also enjoy a gilded palace complete with free food—and eventually a $3,300 a month retirement.
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Pope Leo XIV has been elected as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, and the job comes with a $33,000 monthly paycheck. That pay stacks up to the salaries of U.S. presidents and university chancellors—but the pontiff also gets unique perks like free meals all day, a Popemobile, his own private pharmacy and more.
Shortly after white smoke billowed out of the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, the Roman Catholic Church named its next pope: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, the first American to take the job. Not only is it a huge honor and promotion—but it also comes with a sizable six-figure wage.


The pope is awarded a lavish salary of €30,000 (about $33,800) per month, or about $405,600 yearly, according to Daniel Rober, a professor of Catholic studies at Sacred Heart University.

However, becoming the pope is a much more spiritual endeavor than other high-flying leadership roles; the late Pope Francis even turned down the generous paycheck, opting to have the money donated to those in need instead.


“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.

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Pope Leo XIV just took the top job in the Catholic Church—and the role comes with a $33,000-a-month paycheck
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May 9, 2025 at 12:15 PM EDT
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV.
The first American pope could earn just as much as a U.S. president, but he’ll also enjoy a gilded palace complete with free food—and eventually a $3,300 a month retirement.
ALBERTO PIZZOLI / Getty Images

Pope Leo XIV has been elected as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, and the job comes with a $33,000 monthly paycheck. That pay stacks up to the salaries of U.S. presidents and university chancellors—but the pontiff also gets unique perks like free meals all day, a Popemobile, his own private pharmacy and more.
Shortly after white smoke billowed out of the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, the Roman Catholic Church named its next pope: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, the first American to take the job. Not only is it a huge honor and promotion—but it also comes with a sizable six-figure wage.

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The pope is awarded a lavish salary of €30,000 (about $33,800) per month, or about $405,600 yearly, according to Daniel Rober, a professor of Catholic studies at Sacred Heart University.

However, becoming the pope is a much more spiritual endeavor than other high-flying leadership roles; the late Pope Francis even turned down the generous paycheck, opting to have the money donated to those in need instead.


“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.

just 33k naira in Nigeria

But our political leader spoil for us 😪💔

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.


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And Catholic priest earn a paltry sum of N45,000 here in okearo matogun, Ogun state.




What God cannot do does not exist!

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And Catholic priest earn a paltry sum of N45,000 here in okearo matogun, Ogun state.




What God cannot do does not exist!

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

AngelicBeing:
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

Amuocha sef

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Amuocha sef

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So all these Nigerian G.Os dey earn pope

What will it profit a man to make so much wealth and fame and gain no kpekus ? It’s a waste

Since they don't have families, what do the Pope do with their salaries? Charity 😊😊

Vanity no dey reach here..

I tought they said pope doesn’t earn salary

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And Catholic priest earn a paltry sum of N45,000 here in okearo matogun, Ogun state.




What God cannot do does not exist!

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

Do you know that Bishop David Oyedepo doesn't earn salary at Living Faith Church?
Go do your research.

Archbishop dey miliki

Pope nah enjoyment

Imam gbalagun

Fela too get sense.

33k too small for his position.

I will love to see his travel allowances, travel schedule and more so i can compare to private jets owners.

No spouse, no children, no vacations. What does he need all that money for?

Vanity upon Vanity

saphiere:
33k too small for his position.

yes, but for most Nigerians, one or two jets is so much in the hands of a ministry with over 1000 churches.

See what i wrote before the pope was elected.

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.

Most Popes don't accept their salary, they all give it up for charity

But most the money goes to orphanage and less privileges

SatoshiX:
Since they don't have families, what do the Pope do with their salaries? Charity 😊😊

Why them no d marry, which verse in the bible them the follow sef?

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

sprints1:
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.

Its a start. Keep pushing bro.

Hustle hard.




Then japa because you cannot out hustle a bad economy.

ifeelgood:
Do you know that Bishop David Oyedepo doesn't earn salary at Living Faith Church?
Go do your research.

He owns the church and so he's entitled to his business empire

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.

It's not even upto the total package of some senators in Nigeria

KillVDMnow:
Archbishop dey gbaladun

Pope nah enjoyment

Imam gbalagun

Fela too get sense.

..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....