How much land does the Catholic church own in the world?

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How much land does the Catholic church own in the world?

2007-08-03 10:29:04 · 3 answers · asked by ztim21 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality

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The church is not a monolyth: Each diocese is an independent entity.
The Church is "one" spiritually, and in doctrine. But in temporal matters (finance, property, etc.) it is not one - not by a long shot. For example, the pope has no say-so whatsover in the financial affairs of, say, the Diocese of Oakland. The Church is not organized like that.

2007-08-03 10:32:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋

What difference does it make?

Land ownership is not a sin.

2007-08-07 01:30:10 · answer #2 · answered by Daver 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

To be honest they own all of it. As they are Gods church on earth founded by him.

2007-08-03 10:33:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋