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"And in the NT there's the episode where the penitent woman takes an entire alabaster jar of aromatic nard and uses it to wash Jesus' feet. There were objectors about the expense, of course. You'll remember who."

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The very first word that comes to mind every time one of these misguided detractors (but potential future Catholics) starts whining about a Pope wearing high-quality donated ceremonial vestments (in order to do his best to give Glory and Honor and Praise to God), is that same one word you so ably point out there in your post: JUDAS!

But Judas Iscariot, one of his disciples (he who was to betray him), said, “Why was this ointment not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?” John 12:4-5

Jesus then strongly rebuked Judas for saying that.

In support of our honest hope that these current Catholic bashers will genuinely come to "see the light", and eventually become part of the Catholic family themselves, perhaps the following Bible text will be helpful, as we patiently wait for their eyes to be opened:

"The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light." Matthew 4:16