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- Senior cardinal of Roman Catholic Church and former close ally of Pope Francis goes on trial in $412mn fraud case
The trial of 73-year-old former cardinal Angelo Becciu over allegations he fraudulently spent $412 million of church money began in a special Vatican courtroom on Tuesday, months after he was removed from his post by Pope Francis.Jul 27, 2021 12:40World News - Pope Francis discharged from Rome hospital 10 days after intestinal surgeryThe 84-year-old pontiff has left hospital 10 days after undergoing surgery to rectify a condition that had caused the narrowing of his colon.Jul 14, 2021 12:13World News
- Vatican working with South Korea to organise papal trip to Pyongyang, Seoul's intelligence chief saysThe head of South Korea’s intelligence service, Park Jie-won, has revealed at a mass held at Sanjeong-dong Catholic Church that the country is working with the Vatican to arrange a visit by Pope Francis to North Korea.Jul 8, 2021 15:36World News
- Pope Francis spending ‘a quiet day’ after suffering high fever, with tests returning negative resultThe pontiff has been given the all-clear after receiving negative microbiological tests following a high fever last night, and is taking a ‘quiet day’ to recuperate.Jul 8, 2021 13:12World News
- Pope Francis in ‘good condition’ following intestinal surgery, will remain in hospital for weekThe Vatican has shared an update on Pope Francis’ health following an operation on his intestines on Sunday, stating that he is responding positively and will spend a week recovering in hospital.Jul 5, 2021 12:09World News
- Italian cardinal among 10 people charged by Vatican in landmark case involving embezzlement, money laundering & extortionThe Vatican will prosecute 10 individuals, including Italian Cardinal Angelo Becciu, in a case involving embezzlement and extortion. The indictments are seen as a historic crackdown by Pope Francis on Church-linked crime.Jul 3, 2021 12:52World News
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