The last public report from the Holy See was from 2020 — published in 2021 — and showed a deficit of 66.3 million euros ($77 million).

Pope Francis responded to reporters' queries about China as he flew back to Rome from Singapore on Sept. 13, concluding his marathon 11-day tour of four nations in the Asia-Pacific. “China is a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Gerald Posner is the author of 13 books, including God's Bankers. Pope Francis’ sweeping reforms cleaned up some of the mess at ...