Vatican Court Convicts Cardinal Becciu of Financial Crimes in Landmark Trial

Cardinal Angelo Becciu, a former adviser to Pope Francis, has been sentenced to five-and-a-half years in jail by a Vatican court for financial crimes. The charges stemmed from a London property deal that resulted in significant losses for the Catholic Church. Becciu, who denied the charges, was the highest-ranking Vatican official to face such accusations. He plans to appeal the verdict. Nine other defendants were also convicted on some counts and acquitted on others.