The Vatican’s chief prosecutor has staunchly defended the integrity and fairness of the city state’s justice system following criticism of Pope Francis' involvement in the “trial of the century” last year. The Vatican tribunal convicted a cardinal and eight others of financial-related crimes related to a 350 million euro investment in a London property, but has yet to explain its decisions.
The defense comes as the tribunal finalizes its written reasonings for the December 2023 verdicts. Critics have raised concerns about the fairness of the trial in an absolute monarchy where the pope holds supreme power in legislative, executive, and judicial matters.
