Journalist reflects on ‘puzzle of Peter’s Pence and the Vatican London deal’ (National Catholic Register)

“When the Vatican confirmed it was selling its shares of a London property for $223 million in a July 1 statement, it made a point of saying the surprising losses incurred – estimated to run to a staggering $119 million — in no way touched ‘Peter’s Pence or the donations of the faithful,’” writes Andrea Gagliarducci. “Why this clarification? Was money intended to aid the poor misused in the deal?”