The Holy See published better-than-expected financial returns for the financial year 2024, announcing the halving of its budget deficit and even generating a modest surplus.
The figures, the first profit and loss statement from the Vatican in several years, appear to support Pope Leo XIV’s somewhat positive approach to curial finances since taking office in the spring.
But how good is the financial news coming out of Rome, and how sustainable is the progress announced last week?
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