Leo XIV overturned another of his predecessor’s measures on Monday, as he lifted the wage cuts first imposed by Pope Francis on cardinals and curial officials in 2021.
Dated September 1, the latest motu proprio from Leo XIV was published on September 14 and repeals a March 2021 motu proprio issued by Pope Francis. Leo’s document ends the wage cuts for cardinals, curial superiors, secretaries and officials which Pope Francis had implemented.
At the time, Francis had announced a 10% pay cut for cardinals, an 8% wage cut for senior Holy See officials and a 3% cut for clergy and religious working at the Vatican and in the Curia. The lowest paid members of staff were not directly impacted by the cuts. Also suspended were the wage increases awarded every two years.
