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August 30, 2016

'VatiLeaks': Spanish monsignor who leaked documents begins jail time

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 Spanish monsignor found guilty of leaking confidential documents about the Vatican's financial reform has begun serving his 18-month prison sentence at the Vatican.

Published in Vatican
March 15, 2016

At Vatican trial, official says he felt threatened to release documents

Italian laywoman Francesca Chaouqui, second from right, and her lawyer Laura Sgro, second from left, arrive for the so-called "Vatileaks" trial at the Vatican March 14. Chaouqui is one of five people on trial for leaking confidential Vatican documents that were published in two books.

VATICAN CITY - The secretary of the Prefecture for the Economic Affairs of the Holy See testified in a Vatican court that he felt he was being threatened and had little choice but to give confidential documents to two Italian reporters.

Published in International