The Vatican published its 2021 budget in its latest effort at greater transparency It seeks to reassure donors that money is being well spent after mismanagement However, the Vatican warned it has nearly depleted its reserves from donations It is now urging the faithful to continue giving to cover its budget deficit Francis' economy minister, Reverend Juan Antonio Guerrero Alves, said the pandemic reduced donations as well as revenue from shuttered museums He said this would contribute to a projected 30 percent reduction in revenue The reduction will be 213 million euros in 2021, from 307 million euros in 2019