The Washington Times

Court says butler’s theft harmed pope

Calls release of correspondence a ‘reprehensible’ violation of trust

A co-defendant, Claudio Sciarpelletti, a computer specialist in the Vatican secretariat of state, was accused of aiding and abetting Gabriele’s crime. Through his lawyer he has said he is innocent.

His trial is due to start Nov. 5, Father Lombardi said.

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