When it was revealed that Robert Francis Prevost would become the first American pope, many people were curious about what this meant for the Catholic Church and his personal life. Everyone has one huge question: how much does the Pope get paid?

What does the Pope actually get paid?
While the Pope is one of the most high-powered figures in the world, both spiritually and politically, the answer might sh0ck you. The Pope doesn’t earn a traditional salary, and the role itself is far deleted from the lucrative paychecks most high-profile positions enjoy.