Several outlets published pieces explaining what Peter’s Pence is and how the Vatican uses the collection. Many of those explanatory pieces were at some pains to note that Peter’s Pence has always been used to support the Holy See. The lion’s share of Peter’s Pence has been going to prop up the Vatican for decades. While it is true that financial reform has been a central issue of Francis’s pontificate, and also true that he complained early and specifically about the use of Peter’s Pence, it is apparent that serious structural problems persist despite his efforts, and that Peter’s Pence is still plugging budget holes. There’s nothing wrong with using Peter’s Pence to run the Vatican, mind.

Source: Wall Street Journal December 15, 2019 07:52 UTC