Pope celebrates his 71st birthday but it's Vatican employees who get the gift
Summary
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his 71st birthday by ending salary cuts for Vatican employees that Pope Francis had put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic to save money. Leo also stopped plans to move the Vatican’s secret archives out of the city and instead ordered a new building to be made on Vatican grounds to store them.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV turned 71 years old.
- The Vatican reversed salary cuts made in 2021 by Pope Francis for many employees.
- Salary cuts had affected cardinals, priests, nuns, and some lay employees.
- Cuts were introduced due to financial problems caused by the pandemic and other issues.
- Pope Leo is skilled in financial matters and has reversed some of Francis’ financial decisions.
- Leo canceled plans to move the Vatican’s archives outside the city.
- A new building will be built on Vatican grounds to store important manuscripts and archives.
- Leo visited the Vatican Library and opened a new art exhibition during his birthday.
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