Angelo Becciu
Credibility of key prosecution witness questioned in Vatican financial trial
By Claire Giangravé — December 1, 2022
(RNS) — Prosecutors said they will investigate Monsignor Alberto Perlasca after evidence emerged that his testimony was influenced by a source well known to Vatican insiders.
Vatican opens new investigation, alleging disgraced cardinal secretly recorded Pope Francis
By Claire Giangravé — November 28, 2022
(RNS) — Cardinal Angelo Becciu, prosecutors say, secretly recorded a call with Pope Francis in which he seeks to avoid a trial on corruption charges.
Vatican court hears secret recording of pope on hostage fees
By Nicole Winfield — November 25, 2022
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican tribunal weighing a financial fraud case heard a secret recording of Pope Francis about the Holy See’s payments to free a nun held hostage by al-Qaida-linked militants.
Vatican denies legal claims of former Vatican auditors and investigates them instead
By Claire Giangravé — November 17, 2022
(RNS) — Libero Milone, who was hired by the pope in 2015 to oversee Vatican finances, has sued the church to restore his reputation. He believes, he said, that ‘Pope Francis’ silence on the matter is deafening.’
Ex-Vatican auditor, threatening to reveal all, sues church, alleging damage to his reputation
By Claire Giangravé — November 10, 2022
(RNS) — Former financial auditor Libero Milone seeks his day in court after claiming he was forced to resign by a ‘small mafia’ at the Vatican.
Day in court announced for monsignor at the heart of Vatican financial scandals
By Claire Giangravé — October 20, 2022
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — A key suspect turned star witness, Monsignor Alberto Perlasca, will testify Nov. 23 at the Vatican financial trial of the century.
Vatican prosecutors focus on role of ‘Cardinal’s Lady’ in financial trial
By Claire Giangravé — October 13, 2022
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Witnesses for the prosecution highlighted Cardinal Angelo Becciu’s relationship with Cecilia Marogna.
Witnesses in Vatican mega trial paint bleak picture of how Secretariat managed funds
By Claire Giangravé — September 30, 2022
(RNS) — As witnesses testify in the Vatican financial trial, they painted an unflattering picture of the fund management by the Secretariat of State.
Cardinal Becciu says Pope Francis will restore his cardinal rights despite ongoing trial
By Claire Giangravé — August 22, 2022
(RNS) — The cardinal, currently charged in a Vatican trial involving financial scandals, said he was 'moved' by the pope’s decision.
Vatican financial trial highlights intrigue and rivalries in the papal court
By Claire Giangravé — May 31, 2022
RNS — Former financial official at the Vatican’s Secretariat of State, Fabrizio Tirabassi, was critical of the interference of the Secretariat for the Economy into the finances of his office.
Vatican legal expert says the Vatican ‘is learning’ when it comes to penal trials
By Claire Giangravé — May 24, 2022
(RNS) — At the Vatican megatrial, Pope Francis' legal and financial reforms are in some sense in the dock.
Cardinal: Pope ordered auditor to resign over spying charge
By Nicole Winfield — May 19, 2022
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Cardinal Angelo Becciu testified Wednesday that it was Francis who ordered the ouster of the Holy See’s auditor-general.
Testifying at Vatican megatrial, cardinal rebuts claims that he paid to trap rival
By Claire Giangravé — May 5, 2022
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Cardinal Angelo Becciu declared his innocence before Vatican judges in a lengthy testimony addressing financial scandals, Vatican rivalries and espionage claims.
Cardinal Pell praises Pope Francis’ curial reform after financial scandals
By Claire Giangravé — April 28, 2022
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — ‘We cannot afford to lose another 500 million though incompetence or corruption in the next 40 years,’ said Cardinal George Pell.
Pope Francis and other prelates approved real estate deal, ex-Vatican official says
By Claire Giangravé — April 27, 2022
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The former director of the Vatican’s anti-money laundering entity said Francis had voiced ‘the interest of the Holy See in turning a new page.’
