The final part of the evidence of the Deputy Secretary of State before the Royal Courts of Justice in the ongoing civil case concerning the purchase of the Sloane Avenue property. Salvatore Cernuzio – London The Holy See was “the victim of serious fraud” in the purchase of the London property. Monsignor Edgar Peña Parra,…
The deputy secretary of state gave evidence at the British High Court in London in the civil case brought by financier Raffaele Mincione. He answered questions from Mincione's lawyer about financial dealings with broker Gianluigi Torzi and attempts to force him to cede control of the Sloane Avenue property. By Salvatore Cernuzio, London The two-and-a-half-hour…
Vatican news Another priest was kidnapped in Kaduna state, northwest Nigeria. By Christopher Wells The Vicar General of the Diocese of Kafanchan, Nigeria, has denounced the kidnapping of another priest in the region. “While praying for the safe release of Father Ukeh,” said Father Emmanuel Kazah Faweh, “we condemn the incessant kidnappings for ransom of…
Vatican news Pope Francis writes the preface to the book “Justice and Peace Shall Embrace”, a collection of reflections published before his pastoral visit to the Italian city of Verona, in which he reaffirms that we are all called to be peacemakers in our everyday life. life. By Salvatore Cernuzio and Lisa Zengarini “Peace is…
Vatican news Catholic-inspired organizations are implementing a series of social programs in Ceuta and Algeciras, assisting those arriving from Africa to enter Europe. One of the greatest challenges is the fight against human trafficking which exposes women to forced prostitution. By Felipe Herrera-Espaliat, Special Correspondent in Ceuta and Algeciras Ceuta is a Spanish city, but…