Vatican Convicts Cardinal In Financial Crime That Tested Justice System
A Vatican tribunal has convicted Cardinal Angelo Becciu of embezzlement, sentencing him to 5.5 years in prison. This is part of a broader financial trial concerning the Vatican secretariat of state’s 350 million euro investment in luxury apartments. Becciu was accused of embezzlement-related charges involving the Vatican’s investment into a fund that managed the London property, and a 125,000 euro donation of Vatican money to a charity run by his brother. The trial has raised questions about governance within the Vatican city-state and Pope Francis’ absolute power. Others tried in this case had a mix of acquittals and convictions, and the tribunal ordered the confiscation of 166 million euros from the accused and payment of civil damages to Vatican offices of 200 million euros.
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