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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
I think they are, and agree it is a stretch if technically true. When it comes to bits and pieces of land across the globe and not just inherited royal title, the Catholic Church must be at the top. When it comes to revenue generated directly from real estate holdings, I don't think they are anywhere near the top though.
I do find it funny that with only a couple of exceptions, almost all the people on the list have inherited title because either they, or their ancestors, were deemed to be appointed by a god to better than normal people. I'd rather put my faith in Ted Turner than them lol.
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I often wondered about this.
Is the ownership of some random ass Catholic church in Canada a legal entity in Italy? Or do those local parishioners own it etc?
Have to think some of those old ass churches in the downtown areas of like Boston, Toronto, NY etc are sitting on land that is worth $100 million or more.
Also I heard the Mormons own an absurd amount of real estate.