How Pope Leo Could Rake in $33,000 a MONTH

It really is pennies from heaven.

Newly installed Pope Leo XIV is entitled to a massive monthly stipend that’s estimated at $33,000 – in addition to other pricey perks as the head of the Roman Catholic Church, Knewz.com can reveal.

Even though Leo has plenty of dough at his disposal, the 69-year-old pontiff’s every need will be provided for by the Vatican, which is the world’s smallest independent country.

It means the leader of the globe’s 1.4 billion Catholics – who was formerly known as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost – won’t have to pay a cent for ecclesiastical clothing, accommodations, travel, food, health care or security.

Pope Leo has access to a fleet of vehicles, official residences and a generous allowance for donations for his spiritual stewardship – and gets his laundry done.

Despite being technically entitled to the loot, the Pope has declined to take the wage – just like his predecessor.

But he still lives in total luxury.

He will also oversee a vast financial empire that includes Peter’s Pence – an annual collection from Catholics around the world that generates over $25 million annually for support of the pope’s mission and charitable works.

Chicago-born Leo’s predecessor, Pope Francis – who was known for his humble lifestyle – refused any personal income during his tenure from 2013 to 2025.

Francis also famously chose to live at the modest Domus Sanctae Marthae guesthouse on Vatican grounds – instead of the traditional papal residence in the opulent Apostolic Palace.

Pope Leo can have his wage sent to charities.

While the first American pope answers to a higher authority, he may still have to pony up to Uncle Sam – unless U.S. officials give him a pass on filing a tax return.

Edward A. David, an assistant professor in the department of theology and religious studies at King’s College London, said: “U.S. tax law claims the right to tax all citizens on their worldwide income.

“There is no blanket exception for religious personnel nor for people who are diplomats/head of state for foreign countries such as the Vatican.”