Vatican’s Financial “Surplus”: A Mask for Apostolic Bankruptcy
Catholic News Agency reports on December 1, 2025 that the Vatican’s financial office announced a €1.6 million surplus for 2024, attributing it to increased donations and hospital revenues while reducing operating deficits. The report emphasizes financial management through an “Investment Committee” and allocates 83% of funds to five areas including “supporting local Churches in difficult situations” and “communicating the pope’s message.” Maximino Caballero Ledo, prefect of the Secretariat for the Economy, claims this shows progress toward “financial sustainability.”









