Vatican’s Big Fundraiser: Swipe to Donate?

The Vatican’s running a $57-68 million deficit, and Pope Leo XIV (the first American pope!) is rolling out a full-on fundraising campaign—think posters, QR codes, even PayPal. They’re hoping Catholics worldwide will chip in to help erase the Holy See’s budget gap. But after years of scandals and some questionable investments, will a slick, American-style pitch actually get people to open their wallets? The Vatican’s betting on it! #VaticanNews #PopeLeoXIV #PetersPence #Religion