
Cardinal, 9 others on trial at Vatican in money scandals
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The case is based on an investigation of the allegedly criminal management of Vatican assets.
Less than three months ago, it would have been impossible for a cardinal to be in the dock in Vatican City State, which has its own justice system and even a jail. But Francis had a Vatican law changed so that Vatican-based cardinals and bishops can be prosecuted and judged by the Holy See’s lay criminal tribunal as long as the pontiff signs off on that. Previously, Vatican cardinals could only be judged by their peers, a court of three fellow cardinals. Becciu, 73, is charged with embezzlement and with pressing a monsignor to recant information he gave to prosecutors about the handling of the disastrous Vatican real estate investment in London. Becciu, who was elevated to cardinal by Francis in 2018, has denied any wrongdoing.More Related News






