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Also, more from John Allen Jr.. I like the comparisons to Harvard U and Oprah.
"The Vatican ... is rumored to be swimming in loot, but its annual budget is less than $400 million. For comparison, consider that Harvard University’s is more than $3 billion. The Vatican’s portfolio of stocks, bonds, and real estate comes to roughly $1 billion. For a slightly whimsical frame of reference, Forbes estimates that Oprah Winfrey, all by herself, is worth $2.5 billion. The great artistic treasures of the Vatican, such as Michelangelo’s Pietà, are literally priceless; they’re listed on Vatican books at a value of 1 euro each because they can never be sold or borrowed against."
By keeping its artistic treasures, of course, the Church preserves them for all future generations. Donating them to a museum would not feed the poor, and selling them to private collectors would not guarantee their preservation and availability to the world.
Former Catholic Quote of the Week
Brad Lidge is apparently a member of the Philadelphia Phillies, who are playing the New York Yankees in the 2009 World Series. He is also a cradle Catholic who "continues to cultivate a personalized Christianity" and is now seeking to "develop a personal connection to divinity." And, of course, h...
That's African archbishop John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan, sorry.
Former Catholic Quote of the Week
Brad Lidge is apparently a member of the Philadelphia Phillies, who are playing the New York Yankees in the 2009 World Series. He is also a cradle Catholic who "continues to cultivate a personalized Christianity" and is now seeking to "develop a personal connection to divinity." And, of course, h...
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