The Bank of the Pope Or the Sacred Taxes of the Chancery and of the Penitentiary of Rome as Established by Pope John Xxii in 1316 and Published by Pope Leo X in 1514

The book The Bank of the Pope Or the Sacred Taxes of the Chancery and of the Penitentiary of Rome as Established by Pope John Xxii in 1316 and Published by Pope Leo X in 1514 by Barrett & Jones delves into the intricate system of taxes and dispensations established by the Roman Catholic Church. It explores the complex rules and penalties associated with crimes committed by clergy and laity shedding light on the financial and moral implications of seeking forgiveness and dispensation for transgressions. The book offers a comprehensive overview of the intricate system of pardons and dispensations within the Roman Catholic Church highlighting the monetary costs and moral considerations involved in seeking absolution for various offenses.