Vatican Scandal Involves Cardinal Becciu
Pope Francis issued four secret decrees granting prosecutors investigative powers in 2019 and 2020.
Evidence includes WhatsApp messages showing Pope Francis's interactions with Monsignor Perlasca.
Becciu received 5.5-year prison sentence for misappropriating Vatican funds, including money to his brother's charity and a security consultant.
Holy See claims trial was fair, with appeals focusing on specific offenses.
Private chats raised doubts about trial credibility, prompting appeals to foreign courts.
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