Pope Francis waives state secrecy for Becciu, Vatican official confirms spying claims

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Pope Francis has lifted the application of the pontifical secret in the Vatican financial trial, clearing the way for Cardinal Angelo Becciu to speak in court about his involvement with Cecilia Marogna, the self-described security consultant who says she spied for the cardinal on other curial officials.

The announcement was made in a Vatican City courtro…