What leaked in the Vatican?
On 12 June 2013, it was reported that leaked notes of a private conversation between Pope Francis and Catholic officials at the Latin American Conference of Religious confirmed the existence of “a stream of corruption”, and that “the ‘gay lobby’ is mentioned, and it is true, it is there. …
What happened to Pope Benedict’s butler?
ROME — Paolo Gabriele, who as the butler of Pope Benedict XVI was convicted of leaking internal Vatican documents to the news media in an extraordinary breach of church secrecy — the so-called Vatileaks scandal — died on Tuesday in Rome. He was 54. The Vatican said his death, in a hospital, came after a long illness.
Why did Benedict quit?
He was found to have failed to act in two cases of alleged abuse. The cardinal already offered Pope Francis his resignation in June 2021, saying he should share responsibility for the “catastrophe” of abuse which was coming to light. Pope Francis, however, refused to accept the resignation.
Who runs the Vatican bank?
Since 9 July 2014, its President is Jean-Baptiste de Franssu. The IOR is regulated by the Vatican’s financial supervisory body AIF (Autorità di Informazione Finanziaria). The Institute was founded by papal decree of Pope Pius XII in June 1942. In June 2012, the IOR gave a first presentation of its operations.
Is there a Vatican jail?
The Vatican has no prison system, apart from a few cells for pre-trial detention. People sentenced to imprisonment by the Vatican serve time in Italian prisons, with costs covered by the Vatican.
Did popes have mistresses?
Relationships with Vanozza dei Catanei and Giulia Farnese. Had a long affair with Vannozza dei Cattanei while still a priest, and before he became pope; and by her had his illegitimate children Cesare Borgia, Giovanni Borgia, Gioffre Borgia, and Lucrezia.
How much do Swiss guards get paid?
A recruit can expect to earn just over SFr1,500 ($942) a month – a seemingly paltry sum. However, Segmüller said the salary has to be seen alongside the other benefits of the job. “The guards pay no taxes or health insurance,” he said.
Is Retired Pope Benedict still living?
On 4 September 2020, Benedict became the longest-lived person to have held the office of pope, at 93 years, 4 months, 16 days, surpassing Leo XIII, who died in 1903….
| Pope Benedict XVI | |
|---|---|
| Created cardinal | 27 June 1977 by Paul VI |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger 16 April 1927 Marktl, Bavaria, Weimar Republic |