Indeed, from monarchies to aristocrats of a different kind, the new money power.
Yes, good point about the ownership, I would think it's catholic too. Sure, people can donate, but the church has huge coffers to foot the bill, and probably (one would think) insurance. People, driven by their emotions, are going to help cut the costs :/
If I take at face value the figures you relate in the OP, the church won't pay a penny. Not saying I doubt you, just making an observation of what seems to be happening.