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Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, became the 266th pope of the Catholic Church in 2013. Known globally for his modesty and reform-focused leadership, he was the first pope from Latin America and the first Jesuit to hold the position.
As of 2025, Pope Francis' net worth is estimated to be around $16 Mn, primarily from assets associated with his position, as per media reports.
Though popes are entitled to a monthly salary of $32,000, Pope Francis has refused to take any wage since he assumed office in 2013.
He used church-provided assets but claims no personal ownership.
Some reports claimed that he used to have five cars at his disposal and lives in papal housing, but these belong to the Church, not to him.
Pope Francis has chosen to either donate the funds to the Church, allocate them to a foundation, place them in a trust, or leave them to a family member.
As early as 2001, the Vatican confirmed he never accepted church money during his service, showing long-standing consistency in personal finance choices.