Francis Paid One Million for Gloria
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However, Francis forbad Becciu from telling anyone else about it, including the Vatican’s police chief. Because the Vatican wanted to remain external to any operation, so Cecilia Marogna was hired as an intermediary.
Francis’ willingness to pay ransom could pose serious security implications for missionaries around the world.
Picture: Giovanni Angelo Becciu © Mazur, CC BY-NC-SA, #newsIhllcnwmvk
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