Pope Francis faces UN investigation over alleged unlawful wiretapping of Raffaele Mincione's phone during a Vatican inquiry.

Pope Francis faces UN investigation over allegations of unlawful wiretapping of British financier Raffaele Mincione's phone during a Vatican inquiry into the £300m sale of central London property. Mincione's lawyers claim human rights abuses and accuse Pope Francis of personally authorising surveillance without judicial oversight. The Vatican maintains it acted appropriately and within the law.

June 16, 2024
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