Vatican scandal heats up with revelations of greed, intrigueVatican scandal heats up with revelations of greed, intrigue Nicole Winfield, The Associated Press, Providence Journal, Nov. 3, 2015 "Two new books are deepening a Vatican scandal with tales of mismanagement and greed, such as sainthood causes that can cost a half-million dollars and one monsignor allegedly breaking down the wall of his next-door neighbor " a sick, elderly priest " to expand his already palatial apartment."