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Vaticans Biggest Financial Crimes Case Ends in Mistrial: A Major Setback for Pope Francis and Prosecutors

The Vatican appeals court has declared a mistrial in its largest financial crimes case, involving Cardinal Angelo Becciu and several others. The original convictions, including a five and a half year sentence for Becciu on embezzlement, have been thrown out due to procedural mistakes. The court found that the popes decree allowing prosecutors to bypass normal oversight was not properly published, and key evidence was withheld. A new trial is scheduled to start on June twenty-second, with prosecutors ordered to turn over all unredacted files by April thirtieth. This ruling challenges a key decision by the pope and highlights flaws in Vatican justice procedures, promising more twists in the ongoing investigation.

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