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Vatican court tosses criminal complaint against journalist

Judge Giuseppe Pignatone has ruled that the Vatican City court has no jurisdiction over foreign media

The Pillar
Apr 15, 2024
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A Vatican City judge has dismissed criminal charges brought against an Italian journalist, ruling that the court has no jurisdiction over foreign media.

Judge Giuseppe Pignatone of Vatican City. Credit: Vatican Media.

The summary ruling, issued April 12, dismissed charges of publishing confidential state documents and defaming the head of state, Pope Fran…

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