If the Catholic Church was ever corrupt, it was corrupt from the beginning. But as it was not corrupt from the beginning. It never was and never will be corrupt.
Such was my thought while listening recently to a podcast on ancient Rome. The city of Rome – the podcaster was arguing – can claim to be the greatest city in the history of the world: from its great population; the geographical extent of its influence; its centuries of primacy; the organization of its society; its rule of law; its ingenious constructions built to last; and its ability to assimilate and take the best from its neighbors. …
