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Cardinal commission for Vatican bank could undergo changes
Pope Francis could be considering a reshuffle of the cardinals commission of the Institute for Religious Works, the so-called “Vatican... Read more
New Pope interview touches on Church political reform
Pope Francis' recent interview with Italian newspaper La Stampa Dec. 15 addressed some of the more political issues in the... Read more
Moneyval report shows progress in Holy See's finances
The European body responsible for monitoring financial transparency issued a report Dec. 12 detailing the progress made by the Vatican's... Read more
Vatican finance group signs agreement with German counterpart
The Vatican's financial watchdog, the Financial Information Authority, has signed a memorandum of understanding with its German counterpart, the Federal... Read more
Vatican implements state of the art financial transparency efforts
The Holy See's new anti-money laundering law signals that the Vatican is clearly taking the path to full financial transparency,... Read more
Seeking transparency, Vatican Bank issues first annual report
The Vatican Bank confirmed a commitment to full financial transparency Oct. 1 by publishing its first Annual Report. Read more
Suspended Vatican accountant linked to suspect spiritual group
The Vatican accountant who was recently suspended for allegedly trying to smuggle $26 million had been part of a group... Read more
Vatican interrogation request is first test of financial agreement
The Vatican’s judicial authorities have requested that their Italian counterparts interrogate Monsignor Nunzio Scarano about withdraws he made from his... Read more
Vatican Bank's new website aims for transparency
The Institute for Religious Works, informally known as the Vatican Bank, has launched a new website intended to advance transparency... Read more
Vatican, Italy sign money laundering prevention agreement
The Vatican and Italy have reached an agreement on sharing financial information that will help the two countries prevent money... Read more
Vatican-Italy financial pact not linked to Msgr. Scarano case
The Vatican and Italy will soon sign a Memorandum of Understanding between their financial authorities to regulate data exchange, but... Read more
Vatican money freeze tied to second Msgr. Scarano case
Although the Vatican froze funds belonging to Monsignor Nunzio Scarano after the Italian police arrested him, the hold on his... Read more
Vatican freezes funds of suspended accountant
The Vatican announced it has frozen the funds of a senior accountant who is accused of laundering money through the... Read more
Despite setbacks, Vatican Bank undergoing important evolution
News that Vatican Financial Intelligence Authority (AIF) has been admitted to a global network of financial oversight agencies proves that... Read more
Vatican Bank director, deputy announce resignations
Paolo Cipriani, director of the IOR, or “Vatican Bank,” resigned today, along with his deputy, Massimo Tulli, “in the best... Read more
Vatican 'ready to cooperate' in investigation of accountant
The Vatican said it is ready to collaborate in the investigation of one of its accountants who was arrested today... Read more
Pope Francis personally initiated Vatican bank commission
The appointment of a new Pontifical Commission to advise Pope Francis about the Institute for Religious Works, usually called the... Read more
Interim bank appointment means Pope wants cardinals' advice
The temporary selection of a prelate for the so-called Vatican Bank shows Pope Francis is waiting for the advice of... Read more
Cardinals fill important 'Vatican bank' position
The commission of cardinals that oversees the so-called Vatican bank has filled a key position by naming Monsignor Battista Ricca... Read more
Vatican bank president focusing on image change
The new head of the Vatican’s Institute for Works of Religion, Ernst von Freyberg, says his main goal is to... Read more
