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Rothschild loans to the Holy See
Rothschild loans to the Holy See refers to a series of major financial loans arranged between the Rothschild family and the Holy See of the Catholic Church. The first loan, which occurred in 1832, took place in the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars during the pontificate of Pope Gregory XVI (involving James Mayer de Rothschild and Carl Mayer von Rothschild). This loan agreed on was for a sum of £400,000 (equivalent to £4.7 billion in 2023). A second loan occurred during the pontificate of Pope Pius IX in the early 1850s with the same members of the Rothschild family, after the collapse of Giuseppe Mazzini's short-lived revolutionary Roman Republic and the restoration of the Papal States.
Rothschild loans to the Holy See refers to a series of major financial loans arranged between the Rothschild family and the Holy See of the Catholic Church. The first loan, which occurred in 1832, took place in the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars during the pontificate of Pope Gregory XVI (involving James Mayer de Rothschild and Carl Mayer von Rothschild). This loan agreed on was for a sum of £400,000 (equivalent to £4.7 billion in 2023). A second loan occurred during the pontificate of Pope Pius IX in the early 1850s with the same members of the Rothschild family, after the collapse of Giuseppe Mazzini's short-lived revolutionary Roman Republic and the restoration of the Papal States.
In 1831, Cardinal Bartolomeo Cappellari was elected Pope Gregory XVI. The Rothschilds were considered reliable in conservative circles in Europe, because they had worked with the Austrian government to stabilize finances after the Napoleonic Wars. They also shored up the Bourbons in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, which bordered the Papal States, by helping finance their suppression of two attempted revolutions.[2] That year there were rumours that Rome would reach out to the Rothschild family for a loan; the brothers James and Carl were initially wary, but both Austria (Metternich and Count Appony) and France (Casimir Pierre Périer and Horace François Bastien Sébastiani de La Porta) pressed the issue for Rome.[3] Initially, there was some resistance during the negotiations, particularly from the Roman government and Monsignor Antonio Garibaldi at Paris. However, Alessandro Torlonia (acting for the Holy See) held direct negotiations with James Mayer de Rothschild and thrashed out an agreement, signed on 30 November 1831. Thus in 1832 the Rothschilds’ agreement to provide a loan to the Holy See for £400,000 (equivalent to £4.7 billion in 2023) came into force.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rothschild_loans_to_the_Holy_See
The Council for Inclusive Capitalism With The Vatican, a New Alliance of Global Business Leaders, Launches
December 8, 2020 at 10:00 AM Eastern
The Council Answers the Challenge by Pope Francis to Apply Principles of Morality to Business and Investment Practices
Organizations Commit to Concrete Action to Create a More Equitable, Sustainable and Trusted Economic System
The Council for Inclusive Capitalism with The Vatican (“the council”), a historic new partnership between some of the world’s largest investment and business leaders and the Vatican, launched today. It signifies the urgency of joining moral and market imperatives to reform capitalism into a powerful force for the good of humanity. Under the moral guidance of His Holiness Pope Francis and His Eminence Cardinal Peter Turkson, who leads the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development at the Vatican, and inspired by the moral imperative of all faiths, the council invites companies of all sizes to harness the potential of the private sector to build a fairer, more inclusive, and sustainable economic foundation for the world.
https://newsroom.bankofamerica.com/content/newsroom/press-releases/2020/12/the-council-for-inclusive-capitalism-with-the-vatican–a-new-all.html
Holy See–Saudi Arabia relations
Holy See–Saudi Arabia relations do not officially exist but there have been some important high-level meetings between Saudi and Holy See officials to discuss issues and organize dialogue between religions.
n November 2007, King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia visited the Vatican in a historic moment, which signaled an end to the 1,400-year-old chill in relations between the Arab state and its predecessor states' leaders and Vatican leaders.[1]
Proposals have been made to build a church somewhere in Saudi Arabia, citing the ancient 7th century Treaty of Najran made by Muhammad and Christian residents of Arabia.[2]
There are many foreign workers that identify as Christian, and at present, they must cross a border to a surrounding country to find a church affiliated to the Roman Catholic church; this is due to a Saudi law that bans the worship of religions other than Islam. In the 7th century, the idea of building a church in Saudi Arabia was proposed, but this was rejected. With the exceptions of the Islamic holy cities of Mecca and Medinah, Christians are allowed to enter all of Saudi Arabia. Discussions have until now focused on the fair treatment of those foreign workers. This issue was given high priority in Pope Benedict XVI's address to the diplomatic corps in January 2011, where the Pope expressed the hope for a speedy establishment of a Catholic hierarchy within the kingdom.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_See%E2%80%93Saudi_Arabia_relations
Abdullah of Saudi Arabia
Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (Arabic: ʿAbd Allāh ibn ʿAbd al ʿAzīz Āl Saʿūd, Najdi Arabic pronunciation: [ʢæbˈdɑɫ.ɫɐ ben ˈʢæbdæl ʢæˈziːz ʔæːl sæˈʢuːd]; 1 August 1924 – 23 January 2015) was King and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia from 1 August 2005 until his death in 2015. Prior to his accession, he was Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia since 13 June 1982. He was the tenth son of King Abdulaziz, the founder of Saudi Arabia.
Abdullah was the son of King Abdulaziz and Fahda bint Asi Al Shuraim. His mother was a member of the Al Rashid dynasty, historical rivals of the Al Saud dynasty. Abdullah held important political posts throughout most of his adult life. In 1961 he became mayor of Mecca, his first public office.[1] The following year, he was appointed commander of the Saudi Arabian National Guard, a post he was still holding when he became king. He also served as deputy defense minister and was named crown prince when his half-brother Fahd took the throne in 1982. After King Fahd suffered a serious stroke in 1995, Abdullah became the de facto ruler of Saudi Arabia until ascending the throne a decade later.
During his reign, Abdullah maintained close relations with the United States and the United Kingdom and bought billions of dollars worth of defense equipment from both states.[2] Abdullah maintained the status quo when there were waves of protest in the kingdom during the Arab Spring.[3] He held four of his daughters, which he fathered with Al Anoud Al Fayez whom he married when she was age 15, captive against their will.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdullah_of_Saudi_Arabia
The Secret Finances of the Vatican Economy
Little-known facts about how the Vatican makes money
By Tim Parker
Updated November 07, 2024
Reviewed by Robert C. Kelly
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Because the Vatican has published very little over the centuries about its finances and investments, most people don't know how it makes money as a sovereign city-state with its own economy. The Vatican is located within the city of Rome, encompassing 110 acres with a population of under 1,000, which makes it the world’s smallest country.1
Central Intelligence Agency. "The World Factbook: Holy See (Vatican City)."
While the Vatican may be small in size, it has a large impact on the financial world due to its far-reaching investments that include banking, real estate, and private enterprises.
The Vatican is the world's smallest country, with an economy that relies on a combination of donations, private enterprises, and investments to generate revenue.
The Vatican's economy is shrouded in secrecy, with some believing its financial numbers are more general than accurate.
The Holy See is the governing body of the nation and generates money through donations; it then invests a portion of that money in stocks, bonds, and real estate.
Vatican City generates revenue through museum admissions and the sale of coins, stamps, and publications.
The Vatican Bank has been at the center of numerous financial scandals, which has prompted Pope Francis to institute reforms that provide financial accountability and transparency.
Holy See's Revenue
In order to gain an understanding of the complex economy of the Vatican, it is important to establish the differences between Vatican City and the Holy See. The Holy See is the governing body of the nation. If you entered into a contract with the territory, you would do it with the Holy See in most cases. Vatican City is the physical area where the Holy See resides.
The Holy See generates revenue from Peter’s Pence, the 8th-century term for donations that are received from Catholics all over the world.2 From individuals to dioceses, the Holy See collects donations through a special department. The Holy See also gains revenue from interest and investments of its reserves.
Holy See's Investments
Historically, the Holy See invested mainly in Italian industries, spreading its portfolio between stocks and bonds, and limiting its stake in companies to less than 6%. It has invested conservatively, choosing to buy and hold proven companies in strong industries; because of this, investments in the developing world are limited.
Their recent investments have been more international, however, particularly in Western European currencies and bonds, with some activity in the New York Stock Exchange. The Holy See also has investments in real estate around the world, particularly in land and churches.
There are some investments that the Holy See won’t make, however. For example, it will not make investments in companies that go against church values, such as pharmaceutical companies that manufacture birth control. In this respect, the Holy See's investing is similar to those who employ a faith-based investing strategy.
https://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/030613/secret-finances-vatican-economy.asp
Ratskin must be dirty as hell because he keeps trying to double down on his bullshit. Fear. Fighting for his life, quite possibly literally.
What can you do to an enemy that has stated without any doubt, that they want to wipe you off the face of the Earth and have attempted to do so in every way conceivable? What do you do with an enemy that won't leave you alone even if you don't do anything to them? Only one choice. If the "Palestinans," just shut their mouth and worked together instead of being little twats, maybe Israel would not HAVE to do something with an implacable self proclaimed enemy that has vowed to eradicate you. The thing these idiots need to consider is, even if Israel is less than clean, (which no country really is) God has got their back, not because they deserve it, but because God made a promise to Abraham and Jacob. Too bad for Esau who has remained jealous to this very day.
I guess it must be "honorable" to use women and children as human shields huh? Put your rocket launchers at your HQ instead of schools and hospitals.
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Charlie don't surf so he can't ride the red wave.