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Alight in Tunisia: a democracy in crisis

The Intelligence from The Economist

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Corruption and Accountability in the Vatican

This chapter explores the unprecedented trial of Cardinal Becciu amid a vast investigation into corruption within the Vatican. It details the legal complexities surrounding significant financial transactions tied to a controversial London property purchase and the cardinal's purported misconduct. The narrative raises critical questions regarding the implications for both the Vatican's integrity and the Pope's awareness of the dealings.

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