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Frugal Pope: No 'New Pope' Bonus for Vatican Workers

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They typically receive extra during papal succession

By the Associated Press, Posted Apr 19, 2013


AP) – The global economic crisis is hitting Vatican employees in their cassock pockets. The Vatican said yesterday that Pope Francis, known for his frugal ways, decided Vatican employees won't be getting the bonus that traditionally comes with the election of a new pope. In the past, the Vatican's 4,500-plus workers—both religious and lay—would receive an extra little something upon the death of one pope and another upon the election of his successor: In 2005, the total reportedly came to nearly $2,000 apiece.

Vatican spokesman the Rev. Federico Lombardi said that given tough economic times—the Vatican posted a $19 million deficit
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in 2011—"it didn't seem possible or appropriate to burden the Vatican's budget with a considerable, unforeseen extra expense."

Too darned bad our own politicians can't do the same!!! From Frugal Pope: No 'New Pope' Bonus for Vatican Workers - They typically receive extra during papal succession
 
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