Pope Leo XIV He was appointed at the head of the Catholic Church last Thursday, May 8. After the first days in their functions, the faithful begin to know the details of the arrival of the American to the throne of San Pedro. Among them, the new Pontiff is expected to continue Francisco’s legacy and Do not charge for its functions.
Is that this situation on the potatoes had already been explained by the Argentine previously in his appearance in the documentary Amen: Francisco reply. There, he then great pontiff was overwhelming: “They don’t pay me anything.”
How will Leo XIV charge for being Pope
The arrival of Prevost at the head of the Catholic Church allows us to assume that – initially – the Church will continue the line of reforms and closeness established by Francisco. In that sense, the American is expected to not perceive a salary for his position of Sumo Pontiff.
It should be noted that this does not mean That the needs of the potatoes are neglected. In “Amen: Francisco responds” the Argentine explained: ” “When I need silver to buy shoes or something, I go and ask for it”.
However, what happens with the Supreme Pontiff is different from what other ecclesiastical officials live. Thus, those who perform roles of responsibility in the Holy See charge a close salary of 5000 euros. For its part, Bishops and priests have lower salaries ranging between 1500 and 2500 euros.
In addition, officials also have access to homes within the territory of the Vatican, medical coverage and the possibility of making local purchases and lower warehouses than those in the capital, Rome.
The enthronement ceremony of Pope Leo XIV will be Sunday May 18
The starting mass of the pontificate of the Pope Leo XIV will take place on Sunday, May 18 at 10:00 am in the Plaza de San Pedroas confirmed by the prefecture of the Pontifical House. The event is expected to attend Heads of State and diplomatic representatives from different countries.
The Argentine president, Javier Milei, had confirmed his intention to attend the ceremony. However, the date coincides with the legislative elections in the city of Buenos Aires, A key district for its political space, La Libertad advances, in its dispute with the PRO.
Although Milei’s presence was initially assured, the official confirmation of the date generates uncertainty about her trip, since your participation in Buenos Aires elections could modify your agenda. Waiting for an official decision, from Casa Rosada they still did not define whether he will travel to the Vatican or remain in Buenos Aires for the elections.
Source: Ambito
