The ADLV says these cuts undermine their stability and sense of pride working for such an institution.
The document cites personnel spending cuts that did not provide “a radical improvement to the financial situation of the Holy See”.
It also referred to “restrictive measures”, such as a freeze on promotions, new hires and overtime salary.
It wondered what to expect from an “announced salary reform” and whether pensions would be affected.
The document denounced the “few” promotions that do take place, claiming they “don’t always take place according to principles of meritocracy”.
Another controversial issue cited by the document was a policy to outsource and privatise resources.
According to the paper, this is “a radical change” that has turned a “small community inspired by the values of the Gospel into a business”.
The document mentioned the examples of the Vatican’s real estate properties controlled by “Italian real estate agencies” and investments managed “mostly by American companies”.
The ADLV said even the Vatican supermarket Annona “will soon be managed by a well-known Italian brand”.
The association wondered why “internal resources” which are “increasingly demotivated and confused” are not being valued.
“Discontent is growing mercilessly,” the document concluded.
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