Quoting Pope Francis' Wealth, Simple And Moderate Catholic Leader

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YOGYAKARTA One of the things that was highlighted during Pope Francis' visit to Indonesia was the simplicity of the leader of Catholics throughout the world. Looking at the other side, how much wealth does Pope Francis have?

Despite his status as Head of State of the Vatican, Pope Francis is known as a very simple and humble figure. This simplicity can be seen in his visit to Indonesia, especially on the first day he landed in Jakarta.

Pope Francis chose to board a commercial plane, Alitalia, Italy's national airline now taken over by Ita Airways, instead of using a private jet.

In addition, the Pope also chose to use ordinary cars while in Indonesia. he did not want to use luxury cars or cooperative cars.

When he arrived at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, he was seen being picked up by a white Innova Zenix with the SCV1 number plate.

The simplicity shown by Pope Francis amazed many people. Not a few also want to know the wealth of the Vatican Head of State.

Compiled from various sources, Pope Francis' wealth is not as big as many people imagine.

During his tenure as Head of State of the Vatican and Leader of the World Catholic Church, Pope Francis rejected the salaries to the luxury offered.

According to Marca, Pope Francis is someone who sticks to theisifi Jesuit. Therefore, it is not surprising that the Pope has always been humble and simple.

However, Pope Francis still has many assets from his work. At that time, Pope Francis' wealth was estimated at 16 million US dollars or equivalent to Rp. 248.42 billion. This amount came from all the assets he had obtained since serving as a high-ranking Catholic Church.

Pope Francis is also known to have five cars. Interestingly, he did not use the salary he received as Head of State of the Vatican.

Just so you know, the Popes usually get a sizeable salary. Pope Francis himself is known to receive a salary of 32 thousand US dollars or equivalent to Rp496.83 million per month.

However, Pope Francis rejected the salary and chose to donate his salary to the church, fund the foundation, place it in a statement, or give it to family members.

For additional information, Pope Francis' real name is Jorge Moario Bergoglio. He was born on December 17, 1936 from an immigrant family from Italy. His father, Mario Jose Bergoglio, works as an accountant. Meanwhile, his mother, Regina Maria Sivori, is a housewife.

Pope Francis worked as a chemical analyst. Next, he chose the pilgrimage by entering the High Seminari of the Villa Devoto Diocese. Next, on March 11, 1958, he entered the UN of Jesus.

The Pope completed his studies in humanities in Chile and returned to his homeland in 1963 to graduate with a philosophy degree from Colegio de San Jose in San Miguel.

On December 13, 1969, Pope Francis was confirmed as faith by Archbishop Ramon Jose Castellano.

Furthermore, Pope Francis was appointed Archbishop of Buenos Aires on June 3, 1997. Nine months later, he was appointed Archbishop to replace Cardinal Quarracino who died. In addition, he also served as an Ordinary for the Easterners in Argentina who did not have an Ordinary in his own charter.

After becoming Archbishop for the Argentine Primat, Satisfied John Paul II appointed Pope Francis as Cardinal at the Consistories held on February 21, 2001. In addition, he also received the San Roberto Bellarmino gelaar.

Eight months later, Pope Francis was appointed General Relator for the 10th Ordinary Synod of Bishops for Episcopal Services.

In April 2005, Pope Francis followed Konklaf who voted for Pope Benedict XVI. Next, on March 13, 2019, he was elected Pope of the Highest Catholic Church in the World in the Pope Conclave held on March 13, 2013.

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