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December 20, 2016

Pope Francis pardons priest tied to Vatileaks scandal

Msgr. Lucio Angel Vallejo Balda, second from the right, who had already served half of his 18-month jail sentence, was pardoned by Pope Francis Dec. 20.

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis has officially granted clemency to Spanish priest Msgr. Lucio Angel Vallejo Balda, who had already served half of his 18-month jail sentence for leaking confidential Vatican documents.

Published in International
November 30, 2015

'VatiLeaks' trial rescheduled for Dec. 7

The opening proceedings for the 'VatiLeaks' case are seen in a Vatican courtroom Nov. 24. All five people accused of involvement in leaking and publishing confidential documents about Vatican finances were present at the opening of the criminal trial in a Vatican courtroom.

VATICAN CITY - A Vatican trial against two Italian journalists, a Spanish monsignor and two others was postponed for one week after the court allowed one of the defendants to change lawyers.

Published in Vatican
November 24, 2015

Freedom of press on trial in Vatican court

Italian journalists and authors Emiliano Fittipaldi and Gianluigi Nuzzi arrive for the first day of the 'VatiLeaks' case at the Vatican Nov. 24. All five people accused of involvement in leaking and publishing confidential documents about Vatican finances were present at the opening of the criminal trial in a Vatican courtroom.

VATICAN CITY - Two Italian journalists standing trial in a Vatican court defended their right to freedom of the press, while the Vatican prosecution said the way they acquired confidential information was illegal.

Published in Vatican
November 23, 2015

Vatican orders five to stand trial in 'VatiLeaks' case

Vatican orders five to stand trial in 'VatiLeaks' case

VATICAN CITY - A Vatican judge has ordered five people, including a Spanish monsignor and two journalists, to stand trial in connection with the leaking and publication of documents about Vatican finances.

Published in Vatican
November 2, 2015

Vatican official, consultant arrested for financial documents leak

Vatican official, consultant arrested for financial documents leak

VATICAN CITY - A Vatican official and a former lay consultant on a pontifical commission were arrested for leaking documents to an Italian journalist who has announced plans to publish them in a book.

Published in Vatican