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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Rhian Lubin

He’s the first American Pope in history, but Leo XIV might not be able to escape the IRS

Even though Pope Leo XIV is the first American pontiff in history, he might still be subject to the Internal Revenue Service and have to file his tax return.

The native Chicagoan and baseball fan will likely need to get his finances in order with the IRS, like any other American, despite his new status as leader of 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide.

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