Rome’s cardinal denies involvement in brother’s corruption probe

Cardinal Reina said he is 'completely uninvolved' in an alleged scheme to curry favor with the Catholic vote by awarding lucrative contracts to his brother.

Cardinal Baldassare Reina, vicar of the Diocese of Rome, denied Jun. 8 being part of a criminal investigation against his brother involving several Sicilian politicians and businessmen.

The denial came as media reports in Italy questioned whether the cardinal had knowledge on his brother’s alleged dealings.

Cardinal Baldassare Reina. Credit: Vatican media.