In a stunning yet silent move, Pope Leo XIV has reignited a centuries-old tradition that had been left behind — and Vatican employees are feeling the joy. Just weeks after his election on May 8, 2025, the new Pontiff brought back the historic vacant see bonus, quietly inserting 500 euros into the paychecks of over 5,000 Vatican staff.
No grand announcement. No spotlight. Just action.
This one-time bonus, deeply rooted in Vatican history, honors the dedication of staff who keep everything running — from the Curia and museums to the pharmacy and Vatican media — during the uncertainty of a papal transition.
The gesture didn’t just spark smiles; it stirred something deeper. After years without it, the return of this custom is being seen as a symbolic nod to tradition, gratitude, and a reset of morale under the new papacy.
Nearly 2.5 million euros were quietly distributed, hitting accounts in late May — and Vatican City lit up with gratitude.
Pope Leo XIV didn’t just take the throne… he brought back the spirit.
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