Mexico warns church on drug-tainted money

In Mexico City President Vincente is warning the Catholic Church that no one is to accept illegal funds from drug traffickers. Pope Benedict XVI also stressed the danger to Mexican society caused by drug trafficking and corruption. The Roman Catholic bishops basically stated that they will not turn away money donated to the church. They survive on offerings, and do not ask where is has come from. They maintain that money that was once dirty, can be used for good. The church does not claim to have any knowledge of if they are receiving drug trafficking funds. In this situation, I have to agree with the bishop. Doesn't this put the money to good use? At least it's not being recirculated into the drug market. The money is instead being used to support a church and those who are in need. If the church doesn't know where the money came from, no harm no foul.

link: http://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/americas/09/20/mexico.church.ap/index.html