Officially, Francis does not receive any salary, but he can use 10 billion dollars from the Vatican.
The Supreme Pontiff, as the leader and highest representative of one of the largest and most important organizations in the world, has duties like any other president: he administers, makes decisions, has meetings, finally acts as president.
Traditionally, popes earn three coins a year: one gold, one silver and one copper. After his death, three sacks, containing the coins he had accumulated during his papacy, are placed in his coffins.
Although Francis and any Pope do not have a salary or salary set in the first place, the Vatican manages all its expenses and provides it with everything it needs for personal use.
The pope has access to billions of dollars from the Vatican. As for the Vatican’s wealth, it is estimated at between 9 and 14 billion euros. The Vatican has large investments in the banking, insurance, chemicals, steel, construction, real estate sectors.