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Cardinal Becciu not bound by pontifical secret in Vatican finance trial, judge rules

March 30, 2022 Catholic News Agency 2

A hearing in the Vatican finance trial on Nov. 17, 2021. / Vatican Media.

Vatican City, Mar 30, 2022 / 10:23 am (CNA).
Cardinal Angelo Becciu can testify against his fellow defendant in the Vatican finance trial, the self-described “security co… […]

Pope Francis lifts pontifical secret from legal proceedings of abuse trials of clerics

December 17, 2019 Catholic News Agency 3

Vatican City, Dec 17, 2019 / 04:12 am (CNA).- Pope Francis declared Tuesday that the pontifical secret will no longer apply in cases of accusations and trials involving abuse of minors or vulnerable persons, and […]