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6. The Vatican belongs to the Church and consequently to the world.

Wed Nov 12, 2014, 09:50 PM

Nov 2014

It's pretty much all open to the public. The treasures inside are shared with everyone.

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Pope Francis asked to avoid Turkey’s lavish 1,000-room presidential palace [View all] hrmjustin Nov 2014 OP

As compared to the Vatican? eom Cleita Nov 2014 #1

He doesn't live in the palace. he lives in a small apartment. hrmjustin Nov 2014 #2

Thank you. I feel bad because it does put him in a quandry. CurtEastPoint Nov 2014 #3

Yes it does seem out of place for him. hrmjustin Nov 2014 #4

The Vatican belongs to the Church and consequently to the world. CurtEastPoint Nov 2014 #6

What goes on in all those rooms? Are they offices, bedrooms, bathrooms, No Vested Interest Nov 2014 #8

Nefarious things. rug Nov 2014 #9

I'm sure you're correct re activities there. Perhaps the Turks No Vested Interest Nov 2014 #10

Surely, with that budget, okasha Nov 2014 #12

No one needs 250 rooms. What will they be- No Vested Interest Nov 2014 #15

There are a lot of lavish governmental palaces goldent Nov 2014 #11