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Pope Francis’ promised reforms start to take shape with new leaders for Vatican bank
By Josephine McKenna — July 9, 2014
VATICAN CITY (RNS) “There are many challenges and much work ahead,” Australian Cardinal George Pell said. “The Holy Father has made it clear these changes should move forward expeditiously.”
Pope Francis cleans house at the Vatican Bank
By Alessandro Speciale — July 1, 2013
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Two top managers of the Vatican Bank resigned on Monday, just five days after Pope Francis appointed an independent commission to conduct a top-to-bottom review of the scandal-plagued bank.
ANALYSIS: Pope Francis confronts his first scandal in Vatican Bank mess
By Alessandro Speciale — June 28, 2013
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Pope Francis moved to act even before the new crisis at the Vatican Bank erupted -- signaling his resolve to tackle a persistent source of scandal that his predecessors were unwilling or unable to put down.
Director of Vatican Bank resigns under pressure
By Alessandro Speciale — May 24, 2012
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The president of the Vatican Bank was forced to resign Thursday after a months-long dispute over implementing new financial transparency rules to bring the Vatican in line with other institutions. By Alessandro Speciale.
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