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Giovanni Angelo Becciu, former prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, pictured June 27, 2019./ Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

Cardinal Becciu to Stand Trial at Vatican for Embezzlement and Abuse of Office

Jul 3, 2021

The Vatican announced Saturday that Cardinal Angelo Becciu will be tried on charges of embezzlement and abuse of office.

The AIF in the Vatican. Credit: Vatican News

Analysis: 2020, the Year to Make or Break Vatican Finances?

Jul 10, 2020

The Holy See is facing a perfect storm of a massive income shortfall, months of financial scandal, and a looming international banking inspection.

St. Peter's Basilica. Credit: feliks/Shutterstock.

Pope Appoints First Woman to Managerial Position in Secretariat of State  

Jan 15, 2020

Pope Francis has named Dr. Francesca Di Giovanni as undersecretary for multilateral affairs in the Vatican Secretariat of State, marking the first time that a woman has been appointed to a managerial position in the secretariat.

The dome of St. Peter's Basilica. Credit: Luxerendering/Shutterstock.

Pope Francis Appoints New Head of Vatican Security

Oct 15, 2019

Pope Francis Tuesday appointed the second-in-command of Vatican security to head the City State's national police force, after the resignation of the former chief Oct. 14.

St. Peter's Basilica. Credit: Bohumil Petrik/CNA.

Vatican Prosecutors Conduct Raid on Secretariat of State Offices

Oct 1, 2019

Vatican prosecutors seized documents and electronic devices in a raid executed Tuesday at the offices of the most senior curial department.