Faith Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:54:57 -0500 Website design by Concerto Designs concertodesigns.ca en-gb Former Vatican bank president sentenced for embezzlement /faith/item/32637-former-vatican-bank-president-sentenced-for-embezzlement /faith/item/32637-former-vatican-bank-president-sentenced-for-embezzlement

VATICAN CITY -- A former president of the Vatican bank and his lawyer were found guilty of money laundering and embezzling millions of euros from property sales.

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ROME -- Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu denied having interfered in any way with the trial of Cardinal George Pell after Italian media reported an allegation that Becciu might have wired money to Australia as a bribe during PellöÏÓãÊÓƵapp trial.

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WASHINGTON -- The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston announced July 19 sanctions from the Vatican -- including taking away the faculties of celebrating Mass -- against a former West Virginia bishop who stepped down last year under a cloud of allegations of sexual and financial misconduct.

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VATICAN CITY - A European financial crimes watchdog on Tuesday (Dec. 15) called on the Vatican to prosecute those caught money laundering, stating the Holy See must act to ensure the success of its financial reforms.

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