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Vatican finances

Vatican supreme court blocks prosecutor’s appeal in Becciu case

The court also recognized Alessadro Diddi's decision to recuse himself from the appeal process.

The Pillar
Jan 12, 2026
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In a decision released Monday, Vatican City’s highest appellate has rejected an appeal from the Vatican City’s chief prosecutor in the sprawling financial crimes trial that concluded at the Vatican more than two years ago.

The decision heaps further pressure on the embattled promoter of justice, Alessandro Diddi, who has recused himself from the appeal p…

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