Looks like paying all those child molestation settlements has finally caught up to the Vatican.
"The Vatican warned that it has nearly depleted its financial reserves from past donations to cover budget deficits over recent years, as it urged continued giving from the faithful to keep the Holy See afloat and Pope Francis' ministry going." (Full story here.)
Here's a radical idea. How about stop protecting priests that molest children to start. That will save millions in legal fees and damage claims. Then maybe have a garage sale to raise money. There is plenty of valuable stuff in Vatican City that can be sold instead of shaking down struggling parishioners for more cash.
