What will Pope Leo XIV’s salary be? What other perks will he get?

Cardinal Robert Prevost, who was born in Chicago, took the name Pope Leo XIV as he became the first US-born pontiff in history. In addition to a salary of $33,000 (over Rs 28 lakh), the Pope enjoys unique perks, including free meals at all hours, access to the Popemobile, a personal pharmacy, and more. It is still unclear whether Pope Leo XIV will accept this salary. If he does, his earnings would match those of some of the world’s most influential leaders

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