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    LL>> The Pope does not draw a salary.  After all, what does a Pope   
    LL>> need a salary for?   
      
    BB>Not the Pope per se, but the church is known for its wealth.  :)   
      
    LL> As seen in all its splendor in the Sistine Chapel and other places.   
      
    LL> Quite ironic that the troubles at the Vatican Bank wound up being   
    LL> a contributing factor in forcing BXVI to resign.  Even more ironic   
    LL> that the Vatican is now considering doing away with the Vatican   
    LL> Bank.  But then, the new pope may be trying to set an example ...   
      
    BB>Goes to feed the poor.   
      
    LL> There is a soup kitchen at the Vatican???   
      
       
   Of course!  Don't you listen to this guy - his mission is to help the poor.  I   
   expect he'll sell off all that treasure to fund the kitchen.    
      
   Least he can do...   
      
      
      
       
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