THE PHILIPPINES: Catholicism, poverty and corruption

A careful observer of the religious scene, Stephen Schwartz illustrates the motto "Se non è vero. è ben trovato":

They say Cardinal Sin was once riding in a car with Marcos and Imelda. The road was bad and the driver was worse. The cardinal started praying. Imelda asked, "what are you praying for?" And he answered, "to not die like Jesus between two thieves."

Ronald Hilton - 11/05/00