Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu
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Analysis: As the year ends, where do things stand with the Vatican ‘trial of the century’?
The latest round of hearings at the Vatican’s historic finance trial has revealed several twists that profoundly changed proceedings —... Read more
Cardinal Becciu and the twists and turns of the Vatican finance trial
Recent court hearings have introduced a few revelations about the case as well as possible new accusations against the Secretariat... Read more
Analysis: Vatican ‘trial of the century’ prepares for hearing of ‘super-witness’
Monsignor Alberto Perlasca will testify at the Vatican tribunal on Nov. 23, 24, and 25 in what is expected to... Read more
A fall from grace, a court case, the consistory: Four twists and turns in the life of Cardinal Angelo Becciu
The possible reinstatement of the cardinal privileges of Cardinal Angelo Becciu made headlines this week after the former official said... Read more
Cardinal Becciu ‘reinstated’ by Pope Francis?
Cardinal Becciu, who resigned from all positions and is involved in the Vatican’s historic corruption trial, will reportedly participate in... Read more
Here’s what the Vatican finance trial has revealed about the London deal
Italian broker Raffaele Mincione was questioned on June 6-7. Read more
Witness thrown out of courtroom as Cardinal Becciu cross-examination continues
Msgr. Alberto Perlasca was asked to leave the room by the court’s president. Read more
Cardinal Becciu: Pope Francis responsible for Vatican auditor's ousting
Cardinal Angelo Becciu said Wednesday that he is blameless in the forced resignation of a Vatican auditor, because it came... Read more
Cardinal Pell highlights 'somewhat incomplete' account given by Cardinal Becciu at Vatican finance trial
Cardinal George Pell said Friday that the recent testimony of Cardinal Angelo Becciu at the Vatican finance trial “was somewhat... Read more
Pope Francis permitted spending $1m to free nun kidnapped in Mali, cardinal says
At the Vatican’s finance trial on Thursday, Cardinal Angelo Becciu said that Pope Francis had allowed spending up to 1... Read more
Cardinal Becciu questioned on investments as his former deputy seeks damages
Cardinal Becciu read out a 50-page declaration asserting his innocence at a Vatican finance trial hearing. Read more
Cardinal Becciu not bound by pontifical secret in Vatican finance trial, judge rules
The judge said Pope Francis had dispensed Becciu from the obligation of the pontifical secret. Read more
‘I am not afraid’ of the truth, says Cardinal Becciu in testimony at Vatican finance trial
Taking the stand, the cardinal said: ‘I am here with my head held high.’ Read more
On eve of Becciu hearing, Pope Francis tells Vatican judges: ‘Listen to everyone’
Pope Francis spoke at the opening of the Vatican Tribunal's 93rd judicial year. Read more
People who joined Cardinal Pell ‘pile-on’ guilty of ‘intellectual cowardice,’ says speaker
The cardinal was acquitted by Australia’s High Court on April 7, 2020. Read more
Vatican finance trial to continue with Cardinal Becciu first to testify
Cardinal Becciu said that ‘finally the hour to speak the truth has arrived.’ Read more
Vatican finance trial: Financial authority joins trial as civil party
Cardinal Becciu, one of 10 defendants, gave a statement to the media on the sidelines of the hearing. Read more
Vatican finance trial: Prosecutors again charge Cardinal Becciu with subornation of perjury
Cardinal Becciu is also charged with embezzlement and abuse of office. He has vigorously denied all the charges. Read more
Cardinal Pell to Becciu: What was that $2M payment actually for?
Cardinal George Pell says that he does not harbor any ill will toward the man whose sexual assault accusation sent... Read more
Court president says Vatican finance trial will have real start in February
A very brief hearing was held on Tuesday. Read more
