Vatileaks
Resignation of pope’s bodyguard signals tension amid Vatican finance leaks
By Claire Giangravé — October 14, 2019
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Francis’ 'guardian angel' handed in his wings on Monday. Domenico Giani, the head of the Vatican police force, submitted his resignation amid the latest leaks and scandals surrounding the Catholic institution’s finances.
Vatican court sentences monsignor to 18 months in ‘Vatileaks’ case
By David Gibson — July 7, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) A lay woman who was convicted of helping the priest leak documents on the Vatican’s financial problems was given 10 months, but she recently gave birth and the sentence was suspended.
Vatican probes funding of cardinal’s lavish apartment
By Josephine McKenna — March 31, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Two executives from Rome’s Bambini Gesu Children’s Hospital are being investigated for using $455,000 of hospital funds for the restoration of Bertone’s residence.
Vatican monsignor confesses to church court he leaked documents
By Rosie Scammell — March 14, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Monsignor Angelo Lucio Vallejo Balda told Vatican prosecutors he passed the documents to journalists while he was distraught following the end of a close friendship with a woman who is also on trial.
Pope Francis tries to clean up costly saint-making process
By Rosie Scammell — March 10, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) After leaks pegged the cost of canonization at $500,000 on average, the pontiff moved to rein in abuses and improve accountability.
Vatican court to call pope’s second-in-command to testify in leaks trial
By Rosie Scammell — December 7, 2015
VATICAN CITY (RNS) A Vatican court on Monday named Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin as a witness in a controversial trial in which two journalists and others stand accused of leaking secrets about Vatican finances.
Press freedom groups condemn prosecution of reporters in Vatican leaks case
By Rosie Scammell — November 23, 2015
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The doors of the Vatican’s criminal court will open on Tuesday (Nov. 24) for the start of an unprecedented trial that will be a significant test for the Holy See’s justice system.
Vatican to try five, including reporters, over leaks scandal
By Reuters — November 22, 2015
ROME — Prosecutors said three Vatican officials, including a high-ranking priest, formed "an organized criminal association" with the aim of "divulging documents concerning the fundamental interests of the Holy See and the State."
Journalist in leaks case denounces Vatican law, says it infringes on freedom of expression
By Rosie Scammell — November 17, 2015
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Emiliano Fittipaldi is accused of crimes against the Vatican City State and its security, part of a 2013 decree by Pope Francis intended to prevent documents from being leaked.
Vatican leaks scandal widens as authors investigated, others suspected
By Reuters — November 11, 2015
The Vatican is a sovereign city-state and the two journalists are Italian citizens. Unless the journalists agree to be questioned by the Vatican, the Holy See would have to ask Italian investigators to do it, a complicated and lengthy diplomatic process.
Books detail behind-the-scenes battle to reform Vatican finances
By Rosie Scammell — November 5, 2015
ROME (RNS) Journalist Gianluigi Nuzzi's new book, "Merchants in the Temple," has inevitably angered the Vatican. But the author is confident that exposing the inner workings of the Holy See is the right thing to do.
Vatican’s new legal guide adds offenses for abuse, leaking documents
By Alessandro Speciale — July 11, 2013
VATICAN CITY (RNS) An overhaul of the Vatican's legal system has been long awaited -- the Vatican still uses an 1889 Italian criminal code that was adopted after the creation of the Vatican State in 1929.
Pope Benedict XVI promotes personal secretary to head of household
By Alessandro Speciale — December 7, 2012
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Pope Benedict XVI on Friday promoted his personal secretary to head of the papal household, giving Monsignor Georg Gaenswein even larger influence in organizing the aging pontiff's schedule and meetings. By Alessandro Speciale.
Vatican convicts second man in ‘Vatileaks’ scandal
By Alessandro Speciale — November 12, 2012
VATICAN CITY (RNS) A Vatican computer expert was found guilty of helping the pope's former butler in leaking confidential papal documents to the press. Claudio Sciarpelletti won't be spending time in jail but he risks losing his Vatican job. By Alessandro Speciale.
Pope’s butler starts 18-month sentence for leaking private papers
By Alessandro Speciale — October 25, 2012
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Pope Benedict XVI's former butler started serving his jail sentence in the Vatican after being convicted in the Vatileaks affair. By Alessandro Speciale.
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