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God's Bankers: A History of Money and Power at the Vatican

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Book Synopsis: A deeply reported, New York Times bestselling exposé of the money and the clerics-turned-financiers at the heart of the Vatican—the world’s biggest, most powerful religious institution—from an acclaimed journalist with “exhaustive research techniques” (The New York Times).

From a master chronicler of legal and financial misconduct, a magnificent investigation nine years in the making, God’s Bankers traces the political intrigue of the Catholic Church in “a meticulous work that cracks wide open the Vatican’s legendary, enabling secrecy” (Kirkus Reviews). Decidedly not about faith, belief in God, or religious doctrine, this book is about the church’s accumulation of wealth and its byzantine financial entanglements across the world. Told through 200 years of prelates, bishops, cardinals, and the Popes who oversee it all, Gerald Posner uncovers an eyebrow-raising account of money and power in one of the world’s most influential organizations.

God’s Bankers has it all: a revelatory and astounding saga marked by poisoned business titans, murdered prosecutors, and mysterious deaths written off as suicides; a carnival of characters from Popes and cardinals, financiers and mobsters, kings and prime ministers; and a set of moral and political circumstances that clarify not only the church’s aims and ambitions, but reflect the larger tensions of more recent history. And Posner even looks to the future to surmise if Pope Francis can succeed where all his predecessors failed: to overcome the resistance to change in the Vatican’s Machiavellian inner court and to rein in the excesses of its seemingly uncontrollable financial quagmire. “As exciting as a mystery thriller” (Providence Journal), this book reveals with extraordinary precision how the Vatican has evolved from a foundation of faith to a corporation of extreme wealth and power.

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Discover the gripping and eye-opening account of the Vatican's intricate financial web with "God's Bankers: A History of Money and Power at the Vatican." Unravel the secrets of the world's biggest religious institution and how it became entangled in a complex web of wealth and power that spans across the globe. With meticulous research and exhaustive reporting, acclaimed journalist Gerald Posner peels back the layers of the Vatican's legendary secrecy, exposing a shocking history of intrigue and financial misconduct.

In this New York Times bestselling exposé, Posner takes you on a journey through 200 years of Vatican politics, from prelates and bishops to cardinals and Popes. Prepare to be captivated by a cast of characters that includes business titans, mobsters, and world leaders. You'll be immersed in a world that is packed with suspense, with stories of poisoned businessmen, murdered prosecutors, and mysterious deaths disguised as suicides. This is a history that reads like a thrilling mystery thriller, guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat.

But "God's Bankers" goes beyond a mere tale of financial intrigue. It delves into the moral and political complexities that have shaped the Vatican's ambitions and shed light on the tensions of recent history. Posner also looks to the future and poses the question of whether Pope Francis can bring about the much-needed changes within the Vatican's inner court and address the unchecked excesses of its financial quagmire. It's a thought-provoking exploration that will leave you contemplating the power dynamics within one of the world's most influential organizations.

Don't miss out on this revelatory and astonishing saga that exposes the evolution of the Vatican from a foundation of faith to a corporation of extreme wealth and power. Experience the meticulous research and captivating storytelling that has made "God's Bankers" a must-read for those seeking to understand the secrets behind the Vatican's financial empire. Get your hands on this extraordinary book and delve into a world where money meets power with seismic consequences. Click here to order "God's Bankers: A History of Money and Power at the Vatican" now!

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