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Strapped Europe's New Idea: Tax the Vatican

Church's long-held government breaks might be in danger

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 14, 2012 8:45 AM CDT

(Newser) – As Europe continues to seek a way out of its financial straits, some countries are eyeing the wealth of the Catholic Church. Italy's prime minister wants a tax on church properties. British city councils have cut funds for transportation to religious schools, while Ireland...   Read full story »

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