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jaymac

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Reply to littlemissmartypants (Original post)

Thu Dec 4, 2025, 07:04 AM

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Don't priests take a vow of poverty? Seems like free room and board aren't enough? So how much did the pontiff have to leave anyway? Where did he make his $$$$? Investments in Apple?

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I remember reading that he had placed his savings in various trusts for designated uses. ... littlemissmartypants Thursday #3

With all due respect, that's your takeaway? harumph Thursday #4

normal folk? jaymac Friday #5