Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, first stepped into his role as the head of the Roman Catholic church in 2013, but his net worth isn’t what one might think it would be.
On Monday, April 21, the Vatican announced his death with His Eminence, Cardinal Farrell, revealing that Pope Francis died at 7:35 a.m. local time.
Keep reading for what to know about Pope Francis’ net worth at the time of his death at 88:
What is Pope Francis’ salary?
Pope Francis’ salary is $0. His basic needs, such as living expenses, food, clothing and travel, are paid for by the Vatican.
What was Pope Francis’ net worth at the time of his death?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Pope Francis’ net worth at the time of his death is estimated to be around $100.
What is the Vatican’s net worth?
The Vatican’s net worth is staggering, with bankers estimating that it is worth anywhere from $10 to $15 billion, according to TIME.
How did Pope Francis die?
Pope Francis died on Monday, April 21, after being hospitalized in February 2025.
“Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning (local time), the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church,” he announced, per the BBC.
“He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage and universal love, especially in favour of the poorest and most marginalised. With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite merciful love of the One and Triune God.”
The Vatican first announced the pope’s hospitalization on Feb. 14 after he fell ill with bronchitis earlier in the month.
On Sunday, Feb. 23, the Holy See Press Office provided an update on his condition, writing in a statement at the time, “The Holy Father’s clinical condition, despite its severity, has shown a slight improvement. No episodes of asthma-like respiratory distress occurred today, and some laboratory tests have shown improvement. The monitoring of his mild kidney insufficiency has not raised any concerns. Oxygen therapy continues, although with slightly reduced flow and oxygen levels.”
The statement concluded: “Given the complexity of the clinical picture, the doctors are prudently maintaining their cautious prognosis.”
On Feb. 27, the Vatican provided another update on Pope Francis’ health, sharing that he had shown improvement while battling his illness.
