But we are heading in the right direction. A German princess once told me that many used to think of the Vatican as being like an old noble family slowly sliding towards bankruptcy. They were expected to be incompetent, extravagant and easy pickings for thieves. Already this misapprehension is dissolving. Donors expect their gifts to be handled efficiently and honestly, so that the best returns are achieved to finance the works of the Church, especially those aimed at preaching the Gospel and helping the poor escape from poverty. A Church for the poor should not be poorly managed. Recently a senior delegation from the United States, mainly Evangelicals, came to discuss our work. One finished up by explaining that he was praying for the success of the financial reforms, because he wanted the Vatican to be a model for the world, not a source of scandal. This is our aim too. catholicherald.co.uk/issues/december-5th-2014/the-days-of-ripping-off-the-vatican-are-over/
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