The developments threatened to become a new vatileaks the 2012 scandal that began with the publication of a blockbuster book by italian journalist. The vatican leaks scandal, also known as vatileaks, is a scandal initially involving leaked. New book by vatileaks journalist alleges vatican inaction. Pope benedict breaks his silence on the butler and the. Benedict xvis memoirs say gay lobby tried to wield. The vatican newspaper, losservatore romano, named a new director and editorial board for its womens magazine, womenchurchworld. Jul 19, 2009 l osservatore romano, the vatican daily paper, sells only 12,000 copies. May 29, 2012 with the crisis over leaks of sensitive documents deepening, the third most senior figure in the vatican fired a bitter salvo in the vaticans official newspaper losservatore romano. All five people accused of involvement in leaking and publishing confidential documents about vatican finances were present at the opening of the criminal trial in a vatican courtroom nov. The universal dimension of the church, the encounter between faith and reason and the churchs approach to the men and women of today are the editorial lines followed by the. So, the pope renews his trust in his closest collaborators, the ones that work in silence.
The vatileaks scandal broke in january when italian journalist gianluigi nuzzi revealed letters from. Benedict xvis memoirs say gay lobby tried to wield power. After all, you cant just book a cell in a vatican jail. New book by vatileaks journalist alleges vatican inaction on. Becciu told the vatican newspaper l osservatore romano. The book includes what nuzzi says is the vaticans decryption of a. Vatican city ap pope benedict xvi broke his silence wednesday over the leaked documents scandal that has convulsed the vatican, saying he was saddened by the betrayal but grateful to those aides who work faithfully and in silence to help him do his job. Vatican deputy secretary of state, archbishop angelo becciu said in an interview that the publication of stolen documents in a recent book by italian. Even taking account of its six weekly and one monthly edition in languages other than italian, the total circulation is. The vatican leaks scandal, also known as vati leaks, is a scandal initially involving leaked vatican documents, exposing alleged corruption. Apr 23, 2020 comments for journalist prosecuted for vatileaks scandal pens new book about sex, crimes, money in vatican. Journalists claim freedom of press at vatileaks trial. May 30, 2012 pope breaks silence over vatileaks scandal. The vatileaks scandal represents one of the greatest breaches of trust and security for the holy see in recent memory given that a significant number of documents from the popes own desk were leaked to an investigative journalist.
Journalist prosecuted for vatileaks scandal pens new book about. Just after dawn on wednesday, may 23, paolo gabriele said goodbye to his wife, passed by the bedrooms of his three children and left to start another day in the service of the man roman catholics believe is the vicar of christ on earth. Two popes, and one big furor after benedict weighs in on priestly. He received a twomonth sentence, suspended for five years. In a new book, the former pope makes a firm defense of celibacy for priests as pope francis is expected to. Nov 04, 2015 bertone insisted in the book that he repaid the money. Journalist prosecuted for vatileaks scandal pens new book about sex, crimes, money in vatican. Paolo gabriele r, the agent of the holy spirit reuters osservatore romano. The secret papers of benedict xvi consisting of confidential. Pope pardons his butler paolo gabriele the daily beast.
Vatican says publication of vatileaks letters is criminal. Forthcoming book will highlight most important stages of. The editor of l osservatore romano, the vatican newspaper, has said that the pope first started considering the option. The cardinal also is no fan of romes traffic, preferring instead to travel by helicopter. Vatican paper losservatore romano reported earlier in the week that benedict had taken the decision to resign after the mexicocuba trip. Vatican hopes quick trial of popes butler will end vatileaks saga 30 sep, 2012 19. Losservatore romano the celebration of the eucharist in st peters square and the traslation of the remains of pope john xxiii 3 june index losservatore romano photographic service 00120 vatican city tel. May 22, 2012 vatican says publication of vatileaks letters is criminal act. L osservatore romano pool photo via ap pope francis poses with participants in the. Journalist prosecuted for vatileaks scandal pens new. Italian journalist gianluigi nuzzi published letters from archbishop carlo maria vigano in which he exposed. Cns photolosservatore romano via reuters see vaticanlettervatileaks may 12, 2016.
But the defendant may only be a pawn in an unseemly struggle between powerhungry cardinals and gods bankers that the vatican would rather keep quiet. The popes former butler has gone on trial in the vatican, accused of stealing confidential data. Becciu asked journalists to reach a higher moral standard. The vatican leaks scandal rumbles on top secret writers. Vatican calls reports of conspiracy by italian media.
Vatican says publication of vatileaks letters is criminal act. Comments for journalist prosecuted for vatileaks scandal pens new book about. Feb 16, 20 pope benedict breaks his silence on the butler and the vatileaks scandal. In the name of peter reveals new vatileaks catholic online. Behind the scenes at losservatore romano, the popes. Paulo gabriele accused of vatileaks now sits in a lonely room in the vatican awaiting his fate. Feb 07, 2017 francesca chaouqui, famous for being part of an 8person auditing commission cosea who released confidential vatican information in what has since been termed vatileaks, has just released more information in her upcoming book nel nome di pietro or in the name of peter. Losservatore romanopool photo via ap pope francis poses with participants in the. L osservatore romano the celebration of the eucharist in st peters square and the traslation of the remains of pope john xxiii 3 june. Vatican newspaper editor accused of gay smear against rival. As a sort of spokesman of the universal church, it reports on the life of catholics in the various countries and continents. The pope, the church, and the sign of the times from its writer, german catholic journalist peter seewald, during a 2010 meeting at the vatican. The majority of the leaked documents recently published in the book sua. New book from pope benedict addresses resignation and gay lobby.
A vatican court has found holy see computer technician claudio sciarpelletti guilty of helping a former papal butler carry out an the embarrassing leak of confidential papal documents. The side effects of the vatileaks scandal, by giacomo. When benedict xvi announced his retirement as pope of the roman catholic church, one of the people not taken by surprise was giovanni maria. It is the source of information concerning the holy see. The year opened with a major shakeup in vatican media and another communications development that will likely be more important. Vatican slams new book of leaked documents as criminal. Becciu told the vatican newspaper losservatore romano. The editor of losservatore romano, the vatican newspaper, has said that the. The opening proceedings for the vatileaks case are seen in 2015 in a vatican courtroom. Pope benedicts former butler paolo gabriele, right, accused of stealing and leaking the pontiffs personal papers, sits at the start of his trial at the vatican on sept.
It is owned by the holy see but is not an official publication, a role reserved for the acta apostolicae sedis, which acts as a government gazette. Francesca chaouqui, famous for being part of an 8person auditing commission cosea who released confidential vatican information in what has since been termed vatileaks, has just released more information in her upcoming book nel nome di pietro or in the name of peter. The scandal escalated in may 2012 when nuzzi published a book entitled his holiness. The vatican has denounced the leaks as criminal and immoral and has opened a threepronged investigation to get to. Rome former pope benedict says in his memoirs that no one pressured him to resign but alleges that a gay. Im ready to defend myself in italy with all the strength that i have. The interviews, conducted a few months after benedicts feb. Italian for the roman observer is the daily newspaper of vatican city state which reports on the activities of the holy see and events taking place in the church and the world. The vatileaks scandal broke in january when italian journalist gianluigi nuzzi revealed. Archbishop angelo becciu said in an interview that the publication of stolen documents in a recent book by italian journalist. Bertones dealings, the group known as communion and liberation, the jesuits, scandals at the vatican newspaper osservatore romano, italian politics, and the traditionalist society of pope pius x, founded by french archbishop marcel lefebvre, also feature.
Pope benedict xvi receives his book light of the world. Vatican computer tech convicted in vatileaks case rt world news. Comments for journalist prosecuted for vatileaks scandal pens new book about sex, crimes, money in vatican. Popes butler denies charges of theft, but admits to. The vatican subsidized it from the time of its founding, and pope leo xiii bought it outright in. Jan 19, 2017 emiliano fittipaldi, one of the two italian journalists charged in the vatileaks 2 trial, has written a new book called lust lussuria in which he accuses several highranking prelates in the. It was founded in rome in 1861 with the approval of pope pius ix and took the name of a defunct roman journal. A new chapter for vatican media and communications began apr. Founded in 1861, it has undergone a series of changes to meet the exigencies and expectations of each pontificate. Losservatore romanopool photo via ap pope francis poses with participants in the conference of international humanitarian law, at the. Observing the vatican from within the new york times. More twists and turns as vatican trial enters dan brown. Vatileaks scandal a battle between good and evil in the. The vatican newspaper, l osservatore romano, named a new director and editorial board for its womens magazine, womenchurchworld.
Vatican says vatileaks scandal is a brutal personal attack. Bergoglio burning leftleaning books and ordering two priests, the revs. The cardinals investigative commission is working alongside the vatican magistrate, continuing its hearings and has still not given any indication as to how long. Losservatore romano editions in italian losservatore romano, the vatican newspaper, has been published daily since 1861. L osservatore romano began with the daily newspaper. As a sort of spokesman of the universal church, it reports on the life of catholics in. The majority of the leaked documents recently published in the book sua santita his holiness by gianluigi nuzzi discredit benedict xvis secretary msgr. Vatican says vatileaks scandal is a brutal personal. Vatican arrests 2 people in latest probe of leaked documents. Pope head bash claim is denied one might say the church, at least on this front, has been defeated, losservatore romano wrote, adding. Vatican newspaper editor accused of gay smear against. The cardinals investigative commission is working alongside the vatican magistrate, continuing its hearings and has still not given any indication as to how long it will take for the two inquiries to reach a conclusion.
Vatican calls reports of conspiracy by italian media completely false. Cnslosservatore romano rome former pope benedict says in his memoirs that no one pressured him to resign but alleges that a gay lobby in. Benedict xvi talks resignation, pope francis in new booklength interview. Vatican computer tech convicted in vatileaks case rt. Mar 02, 20 when benedict xvi announced his retirement as pope of the roman catholic church, one of the people not taken by surprise was giovanni maria vian, the scholarly editor of l osservatore romano. Journalist prosecuted for vatileaks scandal pens new book. The vatileaks affair has also led to strong progress being made by the american squad in the holy see. Jul 01, 2016 cnslosservatore romano rome former pope benedict says in his memoirs that no one pressured him to resign but alleges that a gay lobby in the vatican had tried to influence decisions, a. Jul, 2017 vatileaks exposes internal memos of the catholic church. Prosecutors roll out recommended sentences in vatileaks 2. Emiliano fittipaldi, one of the two italian journalists charged in the vatileaks 2 trial, has written a new book called lust lussuria in which he accuses several highranking prelates in the. Benedict xvi talks resignation, pope francis in new book.
Losservatore romanoap the more you attend the socalled vatileaks 2 trial in the vatican, the more it seems the whole thing has been dreamed up by a dan brown wannabe. Losservatore romano, the vatican daily paper, sells only 12,000 copies. Pope benedicts former butler paolo gabriele, right, accused of stealing and leaking the pontiffs personal papers. Losservatore romano editions in italian losservatore romano. Pope benedict breaks his silence on the butler and the vatileaks scandal. New book claims to expose corruption, mismanagement inside. Vatican cop says defendant in leaks trial admitted guilt. Communications centralization and leaks at the vatican. Vatileaks exposes internal memos of the catholic church. Photos by peter mountainnetflix and afp photolosservatore romanogetty images. New book with retired pope benedict due in early september.
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