More Scandal.

Two new books by Italian journalists draw attention to the continuing financial abuse by members of the Church hierarchy despite Pope Francis efforts to return the Church to its mission to serve the poor.  While Francis lives in a small 3 room apartment, a retired Cardinal  lives nearby in a $300,000 apartment that the Church renovated for him by a Vatican charity at an additional $300,000. Francis flew to Rome for his appointment economy class.  Most bishops and cardinals returning from the Family Synod flew first class, despite the Pope's plea for economy class.  I am reminded of the words of two of the most devout I have known.  James McManus " its about the message of Christ not about Rome."  My grandfather 'say your prayers but do not trust the priests.'  Martin Luther made the point centuries ago.