AIF Archives

Pope’s ‘Reform 2.0’ relies on Italians to fix an Italian problem

Jul 4, 2020

In Francis’s new “Reform 2.0,” which has come into focus over the last four months or so, the assumption is almost exactly the opposite: If you have an Italian problem, then you need your own Italians to fix it.

By John L. Allen Jr.

Vatican watchdog sees record cooperation levels despite raid

Jul 3, 2020

The Vatican’s financial watchdog agency has reported record levels of internal cooperation despite being thrown into turmoil in October when Vatican police raided its offices as part of an investigation into a 350 million-euro (nearly $400 million) London real estate deal.

By Nicole Winfield

Vatican removes financial watchdog head as scandal continues

Apr 15, 2020

The Vatican on Wednesday replaced the director of its financial watchdog agency, completing a coup that began in October with controversial police raids on the watchdog offices and an investigation into a London real estate deal.

By Nicole Winfield

Vatican investigators raid office, home of monsignor who oversaw investments

Feb 18, 2020

The Vatican announced Tuesday that internal investigators have seized documents and computers from the office and residence of the former head of a powerful department responsible for investments.

By Crux Staff

Vatican rejoins financial intelligence network after raid

Jan 23, 2020

A global network of financial intelligence units has readmitted the Holy See after a two-month suspension sparked by a Vatican police raid on the Vatican’s financial watchdog agency.

By Nicole Winfield

Vatican financial watchdog defends actions after raid

Oct 23, 2019

The Vatican’s financial watchdog agency on Wednesday strongly denied allegations of wrongdoing by Vatican prosecutors who ordered an unprecedented raid on its offices and seizure of confidential documents.

By Nicole Winfield