Pope Francis passes away with just $100: A lifetime of humility, no assets

‘A unifying presence’: Metro Detroit faith leaders reflect on Pope Francis’ humility, compassion

By Anne Snabes, The Detroit News The Rev. Lorn Snow, a Jesuit priest in Detroit, felt a sense of loss for himself and the Catholic Church after hearing the news that Pope Francis had died. But that sadness later turned to two other feelings, he said. One was joy, since Francis’ death was amid the Easter season, which is the “highest moment in the life of the church,” said Snow, the pastor of Gesu Catholic Church in Detroit. On Easter, Catholics …

Pope Francis passes away with just $100: A lifetime of humility, no assets

Upon his death, Pope Francis was found to have possessed only $100 in personal assets, less than 90 euros, as per sources. The pontiff, who led the Catholic Church with a focus on austerity and service, maintained no property holdings, personal bank accounts, or financial investments. Although entitled to an annual papal salary of approximately 340,000 euros, he consistently declined the remuneration, remaining faithful to the Jesuit vow of pove…