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To: long-gone who wrote (108)	3/15/1999 11:11:00 AM
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In spite of great losses, the Church succeeded in preserving the wealth of its treasuries. On the one hand, this was owing to the fact that they were within the city gates which offered protection from plundering and fires that had destroyed the artworks in the summer villas. On the other hand, the reputation of the Church made it quite difficult for the state to simply reach into the treasures, which did however happen on several occasions. When in 1806, due to the pressure of the French occupation forces, the state funds had t be replenished from the Church's reserves, the state had to ask for the Pope's permission to transfer the silver and gold owned by the bishopric to the state treasury for the French army's upkeep. Finally, the Church collections did not fall victim to collectors to whom the destitute patricians during their decline in the XIXth century sold their artworks and libraries. arch.at vatican.va 4. How Christianity changed political economy - Michael Novak THE ACTIVITY OF COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS. Social Commission. HOW CHRISTIANITY CHANGED POLITICAL ECONOMY. Michael Novak. What did Jesus Christ add to... vatican.va - Last

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