{"product_id":"2026200009203-secondhand-vatican-finances","title":"Vatican Finances","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVatican Finances by Corrado Pallenberg is a meticulously researched work of non-fiction that pulls back the curtain on one of the world's most secretive financial institutions — the Holy See. Written with the authority of an experienced Vatican journalist, Pallenberg presents a rigorous and unflinching account of the Catholic Church's vast and complex economic empire, from its global real estate holdings and stock market investments to the inner workings of the Vatican Bank. The tone is analytical yet accessible, making dense financial subject matter compelling for a general readership. Drawing on rare insider knowledge, the book argues that understanding the Vatican's finances is essential to understanding the true nature of its global power and influence. A landmark piece of investigative writing, it remains a vital reference for anyone seeking to understand the intersection of faith, money, and geopolitical authority.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48893811163355,"sku":"2026200009203-SECONDHAND","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/8bb83a57-ab6d-4089-9793-4a2412b0fca7.png?v=1782040552","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200009203-secondhand-vatican-finances","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}