Book reveals pope's fury over Vatican finances

Having discovered an "out of control" system, the Argentinian pontiff let rip over how the top tier of the Church was headed for financial meltdown because of a bloated payroll, unchecked spending and shady deals with over-charging contractors. It was supposed to be a blast only for the ears of a handful of cardinals and other officials appointed to a special commission, COSEA, charged by the new pope with making proposals for reform of the Vatican's economic and administrative structures.