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Wednesday, Sep 16, 2026

Pope Leo XIV Ends Pandemic-Era Salary Cuts for Vatican Employees

Pope Leo XIV repealed salary reductions introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic for senior Vatican personnel, with the change taking effect as the pontiff marked his 71st birthday.
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