Most people expected Pope Leo XIV to run the Vatican in a different manner than his predecessor, Pope Francis, and we’re now starting to get some insight into one area where he is making a change: Leo is rolling back some of the reforms made by Francis concerning the Catholic Church’s finances. While Francis was considered one of the most liberal popes in history, his financial reforms created controversy. Some believed they concentrated too much power in the Vatican, which has long generated questions about its economics. But Leo may be taking the church in a different direction.
What is Leo doing about the Vatican’s finances?
The pope is working to change some of the rules that have caused financial stress within the church. Leo has started “correcting some of Pope Francis ’ more qu