Vatican Trial Results in 37-Year Prison Sentences and Cardinal's Conviction for Embezzlement

Cardinal Angelo Becciu has been sentenced to five years and six months in prison, perpetual disqualification from public office, and an eight thousand euro fine by the Vatican court. The trial focused on the mismanagement of funds of the Secretariat of State, particularly the purchase and sale of a building in London. Other defendants received penalties ranging from fines to imprisonment and disqualification from public office. The court found Cardinal Becciu guilty of embezzlement, along with other individuals involved in the financial transactions.