Controversy rocks pope’s effort to clean up Vatican Bank:
"Pope Francis’ decision to replace the Vatican secretary-of-state, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, a close friend of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, has prompted speculation among seasoned Vatican observers that the dismissal announced Friday was a fallout of efforts to reform the Vatican Bank. Secretary of state is arguably the most powerful Vatican office, second only to that of the pope."
For more on the fascinating (or revolting!) relationship between the Pope and the Vatican Bank, read:
The Vatican Exposed: Money, Murder and the Mafia, by Paul L. Williams
Also, you may want to check out the following audio recording from Irish Pastor Dr. Ian R. K. Paisley:
The Black Pope and His Murdermen: Exposing the Jesuits, Roman Catholicism
Recommended reading (my post)
Lightening Strikes St. Peter's After Pope's Announcement
