The iconic cathedral's chapter said the fee is meant to cover the increasing cost of the facility's maintenance, security and operation. The cathedral attracts some 6.6 million visitors annually.
in Italy, to build St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, the clergy sold the so-called indulgences. To find the money, Pope Leo X intensified the “sale of indulgences”. In practice, in exchange for an offering, the remission of penalties for sins was promised
in Italy, to build St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, the clergy sold the so-called indulgences. To find the money, Pope Leo X intensified the “sale of indulgences”. In practice, in exchange for an offering, the remission of penalties for sins was promised
@HocSunt @Pip
Sounds a bit like “#Insurance” today. :ablobcool: