Financier
The Resume
(January 15, 1922-February 16, 2006)
Head of the Vatican Bank
Allegedly involved in the Banco Ambrosiano and Imobilare cover up
Why he might be annoying
He was involved in Mafia Banker Michael Sindona's off-shore capital flight scheme.
He was placed under house arrest in the Vatican for supposed Banking Fraud.
He had connections with Chicago Mafia chiefs.
He smokes heavily.
He worked with the US government to funnel large sums of money through the Vatican Bank to the Solidarity Union in Poland.
He is rumored to have been involved in a cover up concerning the death of Pope John Paul I.
Why he might not be annoying
He worked his way up from a low income family to one of the most powerful offices in the church.
He is down to earth and speaks his mind.
He has, on occasion, bucked the system in the Vatican.
He said: 'You can't run the Church on Hail Marys.'
Credit: Peacham
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Year In Review:
For 2009, as of last week, Out of 25 Votes: 44.00% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 32 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 83 Votes: 73.49% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 199 Votes: 60.30% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 242 Votes: 54.13% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 353 Votes: 53.26% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 1545 Votes: 44.47% Annoying
In 2002, Out of 11512 Votes: 37.47% Annoying
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