THE POPE'S SALARY: HOW DOES THE PONTIFF GET PAID? (Fox News) The leader of the Roman Catholic Church does not get paid what many consider a traditional salary. Instead, the Vatican provides for the pontiff's needs, from housing, food, transportation and other expenses in the form of stipends and allowances. The Vatican, referred to as "the world's smallest country," is sustained by "an economy that relies on a combination of donations, private enterprises, and investments to generate revenue," according to Investopedia. Full article: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/the-pope-s-salary-how-does-the-pontiff-get-paid/ar-AA1ElkfM?ocid=msedgntp&pc=HCTS&cvid=a56b5f57173c423eaaf56e1e1cd310e0&ei=21