Pope Francis goes to home of disgraced cardinal accused of embezzlement for Holy Thursday Mass
The pontiff's stunning 'news bomb' move was called 'an act of mercy.'
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Articles tagged Angelo Becciu
Pope Francis backed controversial London investment deal, lawyer for Cardinal Becciù’s ex-secretary claims
Salvino Mondello, representing Cardinal Becciù’s former secretary Monsignor Mauro Carlino, wrote a letter to La Stampa, an Italian newspaper, stating that negotiations with financier Gianluigi Torzi over investments in a luxury apartment development scheme on London’s Sloane Avenue had the 'backing' of Pope Francis.
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Woman arrested amid Vatican financial scandal claims she worked in ‘parallel diplomacy’
Cecilia Marogna, 39, described as Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciù’s 'security advisor' has been accused of embezzlement. Vatican investigators allege that she received €500,000 ($588,000 US) from the Holy See for 'secret' humanitarian works in Africa and Asia.
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Viganò: Amid Vatican scandals, Pope Francis has dealt the ‘most devastating blows’ to Papacy, Church
'The operation we have been witnessing for the past seven terrible years is clearly aimed at the destruction of the Catholic institution, through the loss of credibility, disaffection and disgust for the actions and unworthy behavior of its members'
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High-ranking Vatican cardinal criticizes police for interrupting Mass
'No authority is allowed to interrupt Mass.'
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Cardinal implicated in Vatican financial scandals blasts respected journalist for ‘false article’
Catholic News Agency is standing behind its report and has asked Cardinal Becciu for an 'on the record' interview.
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A partial, possible explanation for new mind-boggling Vatican financial scandal
The facts we know lead to a partial explanation.
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Pope Francis continues sidelining Cardinal Burke by extending mandate of special delegate to Malta
Francis’ negating Cardinal Burke’s governance as cardinal patron of the Knights of Malta was the latest in an ongoing series of snubs.
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Former Knights of Malta head will attend successor’s election
Matthew Festing was told not to come to Rome this weekend for the Order's meeting, but he plans to be there anyway.
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Pope’s delegate orders former head of Knights of Malta to miss successor’s election
Does this move signal Pope Francis' wish to move the Order in a distinctly new direction?
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