The Pinnacle Gazette
By Evrim Agaci
08 May 2025
The Vatican faces financial scrutiny as cardinals prepare for a pivotal papal election.
In the wake of Pope Francis’s passing, the Vatican is once again under scrutiny as it prepares for a new conclave. This time, the financial landscape is particularly precarious, with a reported deficit of approximately 70 million euros. The situation has drawn parallels to the conclave of 1922, where American dollars played a critical role in electing Pope Pius XI. Now, a significant donation of 14 million dollars from former U.S. President Donald Trump has emerged, raising questions about potential influences on the upcoming papal election.