
Vatican Confirms Sale of London Property at Heart of Finance Trial
The circumstances surrounding the property’s purchase are the focus of an ongoing trial in the Vatican courts.
The circumstances surrounding the property’s purchase are the focus of an ongoing trial in the Vatican courts.
The watchdog authority is responsible for financial intelligence, as well as combating money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
The Secretariat of State, as the central body of the Holy See, was called on not only to manage itself economically and make investments, but also to help the Holy See survive financially.
May 6 statement released, reflecting on Cardinal Becciu’s statement at the trial.
Sister Gloria Cecilia Narváez Argoti was kidnapped in February 2017 and held until her Oct. 9, 2021, release.
In his personal statement, which he took almost two and half hours to read, the 73-year-old cardinal responded to accusations against him and explained details of his position.
Peter’s Pence is the Holy See’s annual collection to finance the Pope’s charitable works and other priorities, including the Roman Curia.
Defendants in the trial have been adamant their actions were above board, and that Vatican authorities were in the know.
In the 90-minute interview, Pope Francis spoke about the recent restrictions on the Traditional Latin Mass, the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan, the Vatican-China deal, euthanasia, and abortion.
Among the defendants is Cardinal Angelo Becciu, the first cardinal to be tried by the tribunal of the Vatican City State since Pope Francis changed the rules to allow it in April.
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