"As soon as the coin in the coffer rings, another soul from purgatory springs."
These people must truly not believe in God or the judgment awaiting them.
This story has nothing to do with that famous 16th century simony. It has to do with filthy-rich Cardinals looting all the resources they can get their hands on.
“Advocate of a poor Church”. If this is their “poverty,” I’d hate to see their “chastity.”
What a mistaken jingle.