Vatican Reports First Budget Surplus After Years of Deficits…

The Vatican closed 2024 with a budget surplus of 1.6 million euros ($1.85 million), it said on Wednesday, signalling a turnaround after years of deficits that had frustrated Church leaders, including the late Pope Francis.In its first budget report since 2022, the Vatican said it had seen a “significant recovery” in its accounts last year, thanks mainly to higher donations and strong investment gains.

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