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flag Vatican trial appeal underway amid controversy over WhatsApp messages suggesting witness tampering.

flag The Vatican’s high-profile financial trial, known as the “trial of the century,” enters its appeals phase amid controversy over newly revealed WhatsApp messages suggesting behind-the-scenes influence in the case. flag The messages, exchanged between public relations expert Francesca Chaouqui and Genevieve Ciferri from 2020 to 2024, indicate Chaouqui may have encouraged Monsignor Alberto Perlasca to change his testimony, leading to Cardinal Angelo Becciu’s conviction for embezzlement and a 5½-year sentence. flag While Chaouqui claimed top Vatican figures were aware of her actions, Ciferri expressed concerns about the trial’s legitimacy. flag Prosecutors deny bias, asserting the verdicts were based on other evidence, but defense teams argue the chats undermine the process. flag The case, rooted in a failed London property deal, has drawn global attention, with implications for Vatican reform, international legal enforcement, and future appeals.

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