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I am reminded of a scene in The Godfather, Part III: MICHAEL I trusted this business arrangement with the archbishop. I trusted him, I was sure his honesty was beyond a doubt. But, as you see, I'm now the victim of a swindle. They're stalling me. Vast moneys have gone to the pezzonovante in high political places, and the Vatican bank is the guarantor. CARDINAL LAMBERTO If uh, what you say is true, there will be a great scandal. CARDINAL LAMBERTO Look at this stone. It has been lying in the water for a very long time, but the water has not penetrated it. CARDINAL LAMBERTO Look. Perfectly dry. The same thing has happened to men in Europe. For centuries they have been surrounded by Christianity, but Christ has not penetrated. Christ doesn't breathe within them.