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Angry Birds: Cardinals on trial in the Vatican?

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Ed. Condon
Apr 30, 2021
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Pope Francis on Friday issued his second change to Vatican City law in two days. In a newly issued motu proprio, the pope amended Vatican City state law, to allow cardinals and bishops to stand trial before the city state’s civilian-led courts, with his prior consent. 

The change might set the stage for a dramatic conclusion to the roiling financial scan…

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