Posts Tagged ‘Trial of the Century’

Vatican legal system defended amid criticism of Pope’s absolute power

Thursday, July 11th, 2024
Absolute power

The Vatican’s chief prosecutor is staunchly definding the integrity of the Holy See’s legal system. The move comes following accusations that Pope Francis’ absolute power undermines defendants’ rights. Prosecutor Alessandro Diddi’s defence comes as the Vatican tribunal finalises its written reasons for its December 2023 verdicts in the so-called “trial of the century”. The tribunal Read more

Claims of mishandling Cardinal Pell’s body emerge

Monday, July 8th, 2024
Pell's body

Claims have emerged that Cardinal George Pell’s body was mishandled after his death, with a broken nose and improper dressing when repatriated to Australia from Rome. Cardinal Pell, aged 81, died in January 2023 in Rome after a cardiac arrest following a routine hip replacement operation. His funeral was held four days later at St Read more