Pope replaces saint-making chief as corruption scandal grows
Rome, ItalyAP Pope Francis named a new head for the Vatican’s saint-making office Thursday to replace the once-powerful cardinal at the centre of a growing corruption scandal that has raised questions about the current Holy See leadership. Francis on Thursday promoted the Italian bishop who has been closely involved in efforts to draft a reform […]
Powerful Vatican Cardinal Becciu resigns amid scandal
Rome, ItalyAP The powerful head of the Vatican’s saint-making office, Cardinal Angelo Becciu, resigned suddenly Thursday from the post and renounced his rights as a cardinal amid a financial scandal that has reportedly implicated him indirectly. The Vatican provided no details on why Pope Francis accepted Becciu’s resignation in a statement late Thursday. In the […]