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You fail to see the irony The pope is talking about caring for the poor sitting on one of the largest collections of wealth on the planet When brought up you talk about hospitals and orphanages When called on it you then have a reason not to sell The goal of the true Church (the one made up of all the redeemed not your particular sect) is not to amass wealth In this game he who dies with the most toys is not considered the winner We are to store treasure in heaven not here.

The artwork gives glory to God and should be shared with all and not have the art broken up and sold to the highest bidder. Much of the collection was commissioned by the Vatican centuries ago to patronize artists and create beautiful images which lift our minds to God. Even if you sold the artwork you could perhaps feed the world for one day. Then what?

You could sell your wedding ring because you treasure it but God does not require that of you.

Relax, the way things are going the Islamics will destroy it all anyway.