[NYer]

Not really. They are looked down on.

I don't recall the individual's name but the key to his conversion began when he walked into a Catholic Church and saw a poor woman seated next to a wealthy one, both engrossed in prayer. The Catholic Church does not distinguish one from the other. All are welcome and may sit wherever they choose in church.

The resources went into multi-million dollar facilities. Nothing left for the poor.

You have a misinformed understanding of this project. Mother Angelica began this project with only a few dollars, entrusting its outcome to God. I would encourage you to read this book:

Mother Angelica: The Remarkable Story of a Nun, Her Nerve, and a Network of Miracles

Caution! It may alter any pre-conceived prejudices.

[stanne]

Mother A is from very humble beginnings. This is a very important and entertaining read

[informavoracious]

This is what I have seen in our churches. The janitor kneels beside the business owner who kneels beside the elderly widow. There is no entrance fee. When the collection plate is passed, you are free to give or not. You will not be thrown out for being poor. The people who build these churches, who create beautiful art from their God-given talents for the greater glory of the Lord have nothing to be ashamed of.