Vatican appeals tribunal declares mistrial in financial crimes case against Cardinal Angelo Becciu
The Vatican appeals court declared a mistrial Tuesday in the high-profile financial crimes case against Cardinal Angelo Becciu and eight other defendants, ruling that Pope Francis and prosecutors made procedural errors that nullified the original indictment. The court ordered a new trial to begin June 22, overturning 2023 convictions related to a 350 million euro London property investment.
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