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Two secular lawsuits raise deeply ecclesiastical conundra

Secular Lawsuits Ecclesiastical Conundra Title: Two secular lawsuits raise deeply ecclesiastical conundra Author: John L. Allen Jr. Publisher: Crux Date: 22Nov2020 Rome – Within the last few days, two completely separate lawsuits have been filed in two different countries that somehow involve the Vatican. In the United States, four alleged sex abuse victims of ex-cardinal

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Ousted cardinal says he will sue media over allegations involving Pell trial

Becciu Media Pell Trial Title: Ousted cardinal says he will sue media over allegations involving Pell trial Author: Elise Ann Allen Publisher: Crux Date: 20OCT2020 ROME – Over the weekend Italian Cardinal Angelo Becciu, who last month was fired from his Vatican job over accusations of embezzlement, has announced plans to take legal action against

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Pope Francis Meets With Australian Nuncio, Amid 700k-Euro Bank Transfer Allegation

Pope Francis Becciu Pell Title: Pope Francis Meets With Australian Nuncio, Amid 700k-Euro Bank Transfer Allegation Author: Edward Pentin Publisher: National Catholic Register Date: 06OCT2020 An Italian newspaper speculated that the transfer of funds from Cardinal Angelo Becciu’s department was used to bribe false witnesses in the trial of Cardinal George Pell. VATICAN CITY —

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Powerful Vatican Cardinal Becciu resigns amid financial scandal

Cardinal Angelo Becciu Resigns Title: Powerful Vatican Cardinal Becciu resigns amid financial scandal Author: Gerard O’Connell Publisher: America Media Date: 24SEP2020 In a stunning decision, Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of the Italian cardinal, Angelo Becciu, from his position as prefect of the Congregation for Saints. The cardinal has also renounced all the rights

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