Cardinal Pell accuser denies Becciu bribery allegations

CNA Staff, Oct 5, 2020 / 05:45 pm (CNA).-

The accuser of Cardinal George Pell has denied he was bribed into making allegations of abuse against the cardinal, after Italian media have reported the allegation that Cardinal Angelo Becciu might have wired money to Australia as a bribe during Pell’s trial.

Analysis: What we don’t know about the Becciu-Pell allegations - yet

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct 5, 2020 / 01:30 pm (CNA).- Late last week, multiple Italian newspapers reported that Cardinal Angelo Becciu has been accused of sending 700,000 euros of Vatican funds to Australia during Cardinal George Pell’s trial on charges of sexual abuse.

Analysis: Cardinal Becciu is accused of setting up Pell. But facts are few

Denver Newsroom, Oct 5, 2020 / 12:29 pm (CNA).-

When an allegation against a high-ranking churchman makes its way from Vatican-watchers to Italian newspapers to American headlines in just a matter of days, it’s a safe bet the story will have something to do with sex.

Enrico Crasso defends management of Vatican investments

Rome Newsroom, Oct 5, 2020 / 10:30 am (CNA).- Enrico Crasso, a longtime investment manager for the Vatican, has defended his stewardship of Church funds controlled by the Secretariat of State, saying investement he made were “no secret.”

Pope Francis fills committee to monitor internal Vatican financial decisions

Vatican City, Oct 5, 2020 / 06:45 am (CNA).- Pope Francis on Monday named Cardinal Kevin Farrell president of a committee to monitor internal Vatican financial decisions which fall outside of new accountability norms.

Pope Francis: Business management requires fair and clear conduct, not corruption

Vatican City, Oct 5, 2020 / 05:30 am (CNA).- Pope Francis told a group of investment bankers Monday that fair conduct and transparency are essential in the field of finance.

‘Fratelli tutti’: Human fraternity committee to invite youth to make Pope Francis’ vision ‘a reality’

Vatican City, Oct 4, 2020 / 08:05 am (CNA).- A Vatican presentation Sunday for Pope Francis’ third encyclical, “Fratelli tutti,” highlighted the involvement of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity and its plans to promote the document.

“Fratelli tutti” was presented to journalists and other guests at the Vatican Oct. 4, shortly before its release.

‘Fratelli tutti’: Pope Francis presents new encyclical in Angelus address

Vatican City, Oct 4, 2020 / 05:35 am (CNA).- Pope Francis introduced his new encyclical, “Fratelli tutti,” in his Angelus address Sunday, saying that “human fraternity and the care of creation” were the only paths forward for humanity.

‘Fratelli tutti’: Pope Francis calls for unity in new encyclical

Vatican City, Oct 4, 2020 / 04:17 am (CNA).- Pope Francis presented his vision for overcoming the world’s growing divisions, laid bare by the coronavirus crisis, in his new encyclical Fratelli tutti, published Sunday.

Analysis: Vatican financial report stops short of questions on Peter’s Pence

Vatican City, Oct 3, 2020 / 05:00 am (CNA).- The Vatican on Thursday published a 2019 financial report on the Holy See, citing calls for greater transparency in how the Roman Curia has used the money at its disposal.

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