The Vatican doesn’t tax its residents or issue bonds. It primarily finances the Catholic Church's central government through donations that have been plunging, ticket sales for the Vatican Museums, as well as income from investments and an underperforming real estate portfolio.

Michael Kelly, author of a new book on Pope Leo, sets out the challenges ahead and shares his hope that Northern Ireland will be on the American Pontiff’s itinerary

ANALYSIS: In the first month of his papacy, Leo XIV has demonstrated that he has the grounded demeanor, bridge-building aptitude and focused vision needed to set his own course.