The Uncanny $25 Million Worth of Pope Francis

Anonymous Gifts

Pope Francis receives millions worth of gifts every year, either in cash or in kind. Despite being Jewish, the Rothschild Family is one of the biggest donors to Pope Francis, followed by high-profile individuals such as WEF Chairman Klaus Schwab.

Gifts are a common way for businesses and wealthy individuals to ask for future favors. For example, in recent years, a mining baron gave $2 million to Pope Francis in exchange for his assistance in negotiating on his behalf with the Republic of Congo government to obtain a mining license.

Real Estate Assets

According to a new report by the Italian financial newspaper Il Sole 24 Ore, Pope Francis owns millions of dollars in real estate assets in Italy, most of which were given to him as gifts.

The report lists 10 properties owned by the Pope, with a total estimated value of €10 million (approximately $10.3 million).

The most valuable property owned by the Pope is a villa in the town of Frascati, just outside of Rome. The villa is estimated to be worth €5 million ($5.1 million).

The Pope also owns a two-bedroom apartment in the Vatican City, with an estimated value of €1 million ($1.03 million).

Other properties owned by the Pope include a farmhouse in Umbria, a vineyard in Tuscany, and a seaside villa in Sicily. He owns several properties in Rome, including apartments, office space, and warehouses.

Key Points about the Pope

• Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Son of Italian immigrants
• Graduated as a chemical technician, then chose the path of the priesthood
• Entered the Jesuit novitiate in 1958
• Ordained a priest in 1969
• Served as Jesuit provincial superior of Argentina from 1973 to 1979
• Became the Archbishop of Buenos Aires in 1998
• Created a cardinal in 2001 by Pope John Paul II

Election as Pope

• Elected Pope on March 13, 2013
• First pope from the Western Hemisphere, the first from South America, and the first from the Jesuit order
• Chose the name Francis in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi, a known advocate for the poor and marginalized
• Pope Francis’s Net Worth has grown by 200% annually in the past decade.