With a 500-euro bonus, the new Pontiff distances himself from Francis's austere style.
With only weeks in office, Pope Leo XIV is already beginning to put his personal stamp on the Vatican. In an unexpected move—but one with a strong symbolic meaning—the new pontiff decided to restore an ancient papal tradition: granting a financial bonus to all Vatican employees upon their election.
The gesture, which had been eliminated by Pope Francis in his crusade to simplify protocols and reduce expenses, was interpreted by many as the return of a more ceremonial era within the Church. According to internal Vatican sources, each employee of the Holy See will receive a "tip" of 500 euros, which will be included in their monthly payroll.
"It's a clear sign that he values the efforts of those who support the daily functioning of the Vatican," said an employee close to the Vatican Governorate. This Friday, May 24, Leo XIV will receive all of them in audience in the Paul VI Hall, in what promises to be a meeting full of gestures and words.
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