Transcript of Motion Hearing
Attached is the transcript of the Motion Hearing held on January 28, 2021 in the U.S. District Court of Washington D.C. before the Honorable Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Resignation of Powerful Cardinal Amid Vatican Financial Scandal Confirms Allegations of Class Action lawsuit About Wrongful Diversion of Donations to Peter’s Pence
September 25, 2020 For immediate release Contact: Marc R. Stanley Attorney Marc R. Stanley of Stanley Law Group (Dallas, TX), lead counsel in a class action case against the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, commented today on the sobering news that Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Angelo Becciu, the former head … Read more
Cardinal Becciu Ousted Over Corruption in Handling Peter’s Pence Donations
High-ranking Vatican official Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu has unexpectedly resigned but has revealed he was told to do so by Pope Francis. He said he was suspected of giving Church money to his brothers, and denied any wrongdoing. Cardinal Becciu was a close aide to the Pope and previously had a key job in the … Read more
Case Update
On behalf of all U.S. donors to Peter’s Pence, Mr. O’Connell filed this proposed class action in January of 2020 in federal court in his home state of Rhode Island. After USCCB objected to that venue, the case was transferred at Mr. O’Connell’s request to Washington, D.C., where USCCB is headquartered. In July, USCCB filed … Read more
Defendant Response to Complaint
Defendant’s response to Plaintiff’s complaint filed on July 6, 2020.
Switzerland Cooperates With Fraud Investigation Involving Peter’s Pence
The justice ministry has sent initial documents to the Vatican as part of an investigation into suspected bribery and money laundering related to a London property deal in which some Swiss banks are said to be involved. Continue reading
Defendant’s Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Motion to Dismiss
Filed July 10, 2020.
Pope Francis Postpones Peter’s Pence Collection Amid Pandemic’s Economic Downturn
Pope Francis has postponed this year’s Peter’s Pence collection until next fall as the Vatican confronts the economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic. The collection, which traditionally takes place in churches across the world on June 29, the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, has been moved to October 4, the feast of St. Francis. … Read more