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Vatican finances

Is the Vatican financial trial really nearly over?

The judges have promised a speedy verdict, but that may just be the beginning

Ed. Condon
Nov 21, 2023
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Judges in Vatican City announced this month that they expect to deliver a verdict in the sprawling financial crimes trial by the middle of December. 

Chief Judge Giuseppe Pignatone said during a hearing this month that the case’s panel of judges expects to rule on the case on or around December 16. 

Vatican City judge Giuseppe Pignatone. Credit: Vatican m…

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