Holy and Secret Life of Pope Francis
- Apr 25
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 26
Some reports suggest that Pope Francis passed away with just $100 to his name.
Yes, one hundred dollars. That’s less than 90 euros.
No property.
No personal bank account.
No investments.
And yet, he led the Catholic Church—an institution that could have afforded him a yearly salary of around €340,000.
But he declined it.
Every single year.
Since 2013.
Why?
Because he was a Jesuit—and Jesuits take a vow of poverty.
Rather than settling into the lavish papal apartments used by his predecessors, he chose a humble room in Casa Santa Marta.
No gold trimmings.
No entourage of personal staff.
Just a bed, a desk, and his unwavering faith.
He wore his old, worn black shoes, rejecting the traditional red ones.
He drove a modest Ford Focus, while others rode in luxury cars.
He dined with Vatican staff, not in a private hall.
He dressed simply—just his white cassock and an iron cross.
An invisible kind of wealth…
While many cling tightly to possessions, appearances, and status, Pope Francis chose to own nothing so he could give everything.
No millions.
No complicated will.
Just $100—and a message that echoes far beyond material things:
“It’s not what you own that defines you. It’s who you are, and what you do for others.”
The world stands surprised… and inspired.
In an era where wealth often becomes the ultimate goal, Pope Francis left no material fortune.
Instead, he left a legacy of humility—a vision of selfless service.
He wasn’t a pope of luxury.
He was a pope of compassion.
A man who showed the world that true leadership comes from simplicity.
And you? What legacy will you leave behind?
Money?
Possessions?
Or something deeper—something that truly inspires?
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