Render unto Rome, the secret life of money in the Catholic Church, Jason Berry
Type
Label
Render unto Rome, the secret life of money in the Catholic Church, Jason Berry
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 361-399) and index
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Render unto Rome
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
693560837
Responsibility statement
Jason Berry
Sub title
the secret life of money in the Catholic Church
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
Table Of 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 Maciel, 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