Vatican posts $19 million deficit, worst in years

Published July 5, 2012 3:36pm ET



VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican has registered one of its worst budget deficits in years, plunging back into the red with a €15 million ($19 million) deficit in 2011 after a brief respite of profit.

The Vatican on Thursday blamed the poor outcome on high personnel and communications costs and adverse market conditions, particularly for its real estate holdings.

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