Cardinal Angelo Becciu's financial corruption trial is ongoing and entering its second year of proceedings. He resigned his privileges as a cardinal in 2020, prior to the trial.
Pope Francis kept quiet on the German ‘Synodal Way,’ however, claiming there ‘is no ill will in many bishops,’ despite mass ‘blessings’ of same-sex relationships.
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.
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.
'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'