Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Vatican's Investments Yield Profit Amid Ongoing Financial Struggles
The Vatican, like a big company, has investments and real estate.
Its investment arm, called APSA, made a profit of 62 million euros this year.
Part of the money came from good investments.
Most of the profit will be used to pay for the church's expenses, like running the government.
However, the Vatican has some money problems, including a deficit and a shortage in its pension fund.
The Vatican owns many properties, but not all of them bring in money, and it's been hard to increase the revenue from these properties.
The new Pope is looking for solutions to these financial issues.
The Vatican's investment arm, APSA, reported a profit of 62 million euros in 2024.
Real estate profits equaled 2023 results, while investment returns increased.
46.1 million euros of the profit will fund the Holy See's operating costs.
The Vatican faces a structural deficit and a pension fund shortfall.
APSA manages real estate properties in Italy and other European cities.
- Who
- The Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See (APSA) manages the Vatican's investments.
- What
- The Vatican's investment arm, APSA, reported a profit.
- When
- In 2024.
- Where
- Vatican City, with properties in Italy and other European cities.
- Why
- To fund the Holy See's operating costs and address financial challenges.
Financial Challenges
Financial Gains
Financial Stability
Financial Challenges
The Vatican faces a structural deficit.
Financial Gains
The Vatican made a profit in 2024.
- APSA Profit (2024)
- 62 million euros
- Profit increase YoY
- Over 35%
- Funds for Operating Costs
- 46.1 million euros
- Vatican Real Estate Properties in Italy
- 4,234
- Pension Fund Shortfall
- Estimated to total some 631 million euros
- Vatican Real Estate Properties outside Italy
- 1,200