In
2019, the Catholic Church reported a profit from economic
activities of almost CZK 594m. Total profit was CZK 29m. Costs of
main activities increased to CZK 3.4bn (2018: CZK 3.1bn). The
Church spent the highest amount on the renovation of monuments
and historic buildings (CZK 1.5bn). Personnel expenses that
account for about one-third of the costs remained stable. Dioceses
paid CZK 81m in income tax to the state. Other taxes stood at CZK
61m. In H2 2019, two hospitals were added to the assets of the
Catholic Church.
Source: CIA News
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