<b>The <i>New York Times</i> Bestseller--Revised and Expanded</b><b>"[An] earth-shaking expos¿f clerical corruption"--<i>National Catholic Reporter</i></b>The arrival of Fr¿ric Martel¿s <i>In the Closet of the Vatican</i>, published worldwide in eight languages, sent shockwaves through the religious and secular world. The book¿s revelations of clericalism, hypocrisy, cover-ups and widespread homosexuality in the highest echelons of the Vatican provoked questions that the most senior Vatican officials--and the Pope himself--were forced to act upon; it would go on to become a <i>New York Times</i> bestseller. Now, almost a year after the book¿s first publication, Fr¿ric Martel reflects in a new foreword on the effect the book has had and the events that have come to light since it was first released.<i>In the Closet of the Vatican</i> describes the double lives of priests--including the cardinals living with their young "assistants" in luxurious apartments whilst professing humility and