Pope Francis could’ve been paid as much as the president, but instead gave his substantial salary away to the poor and needy

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Pope Francis was known for his humble ways, which began when he joined the Jesuits in the 1950s. He signed away his possessions to the religious order and took a vow of poverty, which he tried hard to follow throughout the rest of his life. Francis donated his hefty salary to charity and…

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