Cardinal Becciu resigns as prefect and renounces rights as cardinal

In a move apparently related to Vatican financial scandals, Pope Francis accepted Cardinal Angelo Becciu’s resignation as prefect of the Congregation for Saints’ Causes and his renunciation of the rights associated with being a cardinal, the Vatican has announced. The cardinal, 72, has been one of the central figures in a financial scandal involving millions of dollars of Vatican... Read More

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June 16, 2020

Broker involved in London property deal released

An Italian broker who was arrested for his involvement in the questionable majority stake purchase of a property in London by the Vatican’s Secretariat of State was granted a conditional release after 10 days in a Vatican jail cell. In a statement released on Monday, the Vatican said Gian Piero Milano, Vatican chief prosecutor, and... Read More

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June 9, 2020

Vatican arrests broker involved in London property deal

Vatican authorities arrested and took into custody an Italian broker who was involved in the Vatican Secretariat of State’s majority stake purchase of a property in London’s posh Chelsea district. In a statement, the Vatican said Gian Piero Milano, Vatican chief prosecutor, and his deputy, Alessandro Diddi, authorised the arrest of the broker, Gianluigi Torzi,... Read More

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June 21, 2019

Historic cross on public property can stay, Supreme Court rules

In a 7-2 vote, the US Supreme Court ruled in favour of preserving a historic cross-shaped memorial in Bladensburg, Maryland saying the cross did not endorse religion. The 20th June ruling reversed a lower court decision last year. ‘Although the cross has long been a preeminent Christian symbol, its use in the Bladensburg memorial has... Read More

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November 8, 2018

People unable to give have become slaves to possessions, pope says

Life is for loving, not amassing possessions, Pope Francis said. In fact, the true meaning and purpose of wealth is to use it to lovingly serve others and promote human dignity, he said on 7th November during his weekly general audience. The world is rich enough in resources to provide for the basic needs of... Read More

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June 22, 2018

Mexican bishops announce security protocols for priests, religious

Mexico’s bishops have published security protocols, hoping to keep priests and religious safe – along with church property and shrines – as crime and violence increasingly impacts churchmen and consumes previously peaceful corners of the country. “The protocol is in response to what’s happened the last two years, the increase in murders, not only of... Read More

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