Secretariat of State Archives

Vatican official denies use of charity money for London property deal

Feb 18, 2020

Italian Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu, prefect of the Congregation for Saints’ Causes, denied allegations that money earmarked for helping the poor was used to invest in a London property deal.

By Junno Arocho Esteves

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

Pope names 1st woman manager in Vatican Secretariat of State

Jan 15, 2020

Pope Francis has tapped an Italian lawyer to be the first woman to hold a management position in the Vatican’s most important office, the Secretariat of State.

By Associated Press

Vatican finance guru’s exit suggests ‘Back to the Future’ dynamic on reform

Nov 19, 2019

The departure Monday of René Brülhart, the Swiss lawyer who, since 2012, has led a new anti-money laundering watchdog unit created under Pope emeritus Benedict XVI, is anything but normal.

By John L. Allen Jr.

In latest Vatican money mess, there may be scandal but perhaps no sin

Oct 31, 2019

In the Italian media, the Vatican official seemingly being presented as the fall guy for the latest Vatican financial scandal is Cardinal Angelo Becciu, currently the prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, who was the number two official in the Secretariat of State when the transaction was initially made and who oversaw much of its subsequent history.

By John L. Allen Jr.

Vatican bank chief says latest scandals are true proof of reform

Oct 26, 2019

While it’s tough for outsiders to assess the latest round of purported scoops about Vatican finances and stern denials, what’s becoming clear, at least, are the dueling narratives at work.

By John L. Allen Jr.