Vatican leaks
Journalist in leaks case denounces Vatican law, says it infringes on freedom of expression
Vatican Bank needs more transparency, regulators say
(RNS) The scandal-plagued Vatican Bank still has a long way to go in order to comply with international standards for independent oversight and financial transparency, according to a status report from European officials released Wednesday (July 18). By David Gibson.
Vatican ‘moles’ say pope’s butler didn’t act alone, vow more leaks
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Leaks of confidential Vatican documents continue as self-professed "moles" inside the Vatican vow to continue their action until the pope's two closest aides are sacked. By Alessandro Speciale.
U.S. nuns rip Vatican for ‘unsubstantiated accusations’
(RNS) Leaders representing most of the nation‚'s 57,000 Catholic nuns on Friday (June 1) said a Vatican crackdown on their group was based on "unsubstantiated" allegations, and caused "scandal and pain'' in the church. By David Gibson.
In Vatican intrigue, all eyes turn to pope’s butler
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The butler who is under arrest for stealing Pope Benedict XVI's secret papers was known by everyone as a devout and good man. And as the investigation continues, few believe he may have acted alone. By Alessandro Speciale.
Vatican leaks scandal looms large at meeting to elevate new cardinals
VATICAN CITY (RNS) It isn't anywhere on the official agenda, but as Roman Catholic leaders meet in Rome this weekend, looming in the background will be a recent string of Vatican leaks that reveal a bitter power struggle among the hierarchy. By Alessandro Speciale.