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As Cardinal Becciu goes to court, Francis’ financial reforms also on trial

Giovanni Angelo Becciu Trial Title: As Cardinal Becciu goes to court, Francis’ financial reforms also on trial Author: Jason Berry Publisher: National Catholic Reporter (NCR) Date: 27JUL2021 The Vatican is opening criminal proceedings on July 27 against Giovanni Angelo Becciu, a once-powerful cardinal demoted by Pope Francis last fall, and nine other defendants. They are

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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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Abuse survivors despair as Pell conspiracy breaks cover

Pell Conspiracy Breaks Cover Title: Abuse survivors despair as Pell conspiracy breaks cover Authors: Chip Le Grand & Pat Stringa Publisher: The Age Date: 09OCT2020 At the mention of George Pell, the old man became enraged. The Italian Monsignor had been sitting quietly beneath the baroque arches of a 17th century dining room, waiting for

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