Leo XIV Revokes Salary Cuts for Cardinals, Bringing Vatican Back to Normal

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Author

Andrea Gagliarducci

Published

September 20, 2026

Leo XIV Revokes Salary Cuts for Cardinals, Bringing Vatican Back to Normal

Pope Leo XIV has decided to revoke Pope Francis’s salary cut for cardinals, signaling a return to normalcy. This move can be seen as either ending the emergency period or reversing previous policies. While Leo XIV is not making radical changes, he is showing his pragmatism by adjusting certain measures. The decision reflects the Vatican’s economic system aimed at providing dignified living conditions for its employees and highlights the ongoing efforts to address financial issues without drastic reforms. More: Monday Vatican