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Render unto Rome : the secret life of money in the Catholic Church
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Render unto Rome : the secret life of money in the Catholic Church / Jason Berry.
ISBN
9780385531320
038553132X
Edition
1st ed.
Published
New York : Crown Publshers, c2011.
Physical Description
x, 420 p. ; 25 cm.
Summary
Examines the way finances are managed in the Catholic Church. Berry argues that the organization is being damaged by secrecy and irresponsible decisions, and exposes the secrecy and deceit that run counter to the values of the Church.
Format
Books
Language
English
Added to Catalog
August 24, 2011
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Prologue: Princes of the realm
Boston in the fault lines
Origins of the Vatican financial system
Seeds of revolt
The Vatican, the vigils, and the real estate
Italian interventions
The case of the missing millions
Father Michael, lord of prosperity
Borré in Rome
Secrecy and lamentations
Prosecution and suppression
The debts of apostolic succession
Another California
America and the Vatican
Epilogue: Benedict XVI: pope of ironies.
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