The scandal has taken a profound toll on the lives of those affected. We've spoken to several individuals who have come forward with their stories, and their experiences are a stark reminder of the need for reform.
The term “Scandal in The Vatican” first emerged in the 15th century, when Pope Sixtus IV appointed his nephews to cardinalships and waged war on the Medici. But the second scandal is in many ways more insidious. The first involved popes who openly flaunted their power. The second involved men who prayed at morning Mass and then cooked the books in the afternoon.
The scandal has taken a profound toll on the lives of those affected. We've spoken to several individuals who have come forward with their stories, and their experiences are a stark reminder of the need for reform.
The term “Scandal in The Vatican” first emerged in the 15th century, when Pope Sixtus IV appointed his nephews to cardinalships and waged war on the Medici. But the second scandal is in many ways more insidious. The first involved popes who openly flaunted their power. The second involved men who prayed at morning Mass and then cooked the books in the afternoon. Scandal in The Vatican 2