It was not +Benedict's own money, just as the current charitable operations are not the personal funds of Pope Francis.  It is the money, part of the Vatican budget (now that they actually have one thanks to our current pontiff) the pope has at his discretion and distributed through the Vatican Almoner (presently Archbishop Krajewski, a wonderful and holy man).Really, Ms. Clermont, you have your personal agenda (as negative as it is) clearly in the way of your ability to read situations correctly.  This is an affliction of the heart, soul and mind.  You strike me as being exactly like Pandora17.  Not a good similarity to be sure!