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flag The Vatican ended 2024 with a €1.6 million surplus, reversing a 2023 deficit, due to higher revenues, cost controls, and investment gains.

flag The Holy See ended 2024 with a €1.6 million ($1.86 million) surplus, reversing a €51.2 million ($59.5 million) deficit in 2023, according to the Vatican’s Secretariat for the Economy. flag The improvement was driven by a nearly 50% drop in the operating deficit, increased revenue from donations, hospital management, and real estate, and strict cost controls. flag Financial gains of $53.4 million from investments also contributed. flag Excluding hospitals, a $21.7 million surplus was recorded, though officials note it includes one-time effects. flag $457 million was allocated to the apostolic mission, with major portions supporting local Churches, evangelization, worship, diplomacy, and charitable services. flag Officials emphasize that long-term stability requires continued fiscal responsibility.

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