One thing I love about being Catholic is that the church's structure is very decentralized. We never have to care about the Vatican or the bizarre, evil, and bewildering things that go on there. Is the Vatican a disgrace? Yup. Is it just another example of the corruption of concentrated wealth and power? Yup. Does it change my faith or beliefs? No, it has nothing to do with them any more than Washington DC represents me as an American. My church exists through and for my community. I trust the people and priests there. If not for the internet we'd never even hear about the Vatican. It's a shame that the ostensible head of the church is so corrupt but I won't leave Jesus on account of Judas. Just my 2¢