Vatican Bank’s Profit Jumps 55.5% Over Previous Year
The Institute for the Works of Religion closed 2025 with a net profit of 51 million euros and approved a 24.3 million euro dividend for the Holy Father.
The Institute for the Works of Religion closed 2025 with a net profit of 51 million euros and approved a 24.3 million euro dividend for the Holy Father.
Each of the two indexes includes 50 mid- and large-cap companies and is guided by the social doctrine of the Catholic Church.
François Pauly will succeed Jean-Baptiste de Franssu at helm of Institute for the Works of Religion.
Two indexes with 50 companies each that adhere to Catholic social teachings were announced by the Vatican Bank in order to promote ethical Catholic investing.
The Association of Lay Employees of the Vatican (ADLV) celebrated the outcome of the case.
Libero Milone, the Vatican’s first auditor general, says he was forced out after uncovering financial misconduct and vows to continue his legal fight.
The report also included information on the profits redistributed to the Pope and to other Holy See budget items.
The new statute does include some minor adjustments, such as redefining some of the offices of the institute. At the same time, it leaves certain critical issues unaddressed.
According to Francis’ rescript, financial and liquid assets held in banks other than the IOR must be moved to the Vatican bank within 30 days of Sept. 1, 2022.
The IOR, based in Vatican City State, has 110 employees and 14,519 clients. It looks after 5.2 billion euros ($5.6 billion) of client assets.
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