text: Many people have trouble managing their finances. So it is not surprising that many clerics also lack this talent  This is just another reason why the current structure of the church doesn't work. This situation will get worse because of the divide between the clerics and the laity. While it will not happen in our lifetimes, the clerical era in the church will come to an end. If it is to survive, the next iteration of Catholic Christianity will be one without clergy.