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Vatican amends financial law amid Moneyval inspection
The Vatican unveiled changes to a landmark law on transparency, supervision, and financial intelligence Saturday, saying that the move would strengthen... Read more
Malta court authorizes seizure of €29 million in Vatican bank assets
A Maltese court has authorized the seizure of assets belonging to the Institute for Works of Religion (IOR), commonly called... Read more
Mary Ann Glendon resigns from Vatican Bank oversight board
Prominent American professor Mary Ann Glendon has resigned from the Board of Superintendence which oversees the Institute of Religious Works,... Read more
Analysis: Two former IOR senior managers found guilty of mismanagement
A Vatican Court has found two former IOR senior managers liable for mismanagement, and ordered them to compensate the IOR... Read more
Annual report shows progress in Vatican financial transparency
The Vatican’s 2016 AIF financial report shows the trend toward transparency of previous years has continued, with a drop in... Read more
For the Vatican bank, a new direction means profitability
The Vatican Bank’s net profits in 2014 jumped to $75.5 million from only $3.2 million the previous year, reflecting a... Read more
Italy's return of millions to 'Vatican bank' indicates financial reform
The recent return to the “Vatican bank” of some $28.8 million, seized because of alleged money laundering, closes a story... Read more
Vatican bank starts second phase of reform effort
The Institute for Religious Works, or 'Vatican Bank', has released its annual report for 2013, announcing the start of the... Read more
Holy See announces new economic, communications framework
The Vatican announced Wednesday major changes to both its economic and communications frameworks, including an increased role for the Secretariat... Read more
Vatican bank releases balance sheet, continues reform
The Institute for the Works of Religion, or “Vatican bank”, published its 2013 financial statement Tuesday, concluding the first step... Read more
Pope Francis reaffirms importance of Vatican bank's mission
Pope Francis approved a proposal Monday on the future of the Institute for Religious Works, commonly known as the “Vatican... Read more
New members of the Vatican bank cardinals' commission named
The Commission of Cardinals overseeing the Institute for the Works of Religion, or “Vatican bank”, were named on Wednesday; of... Read more
Vatican finance group signs agreement with German counterpart
The Vatican's financial watchdog, the Financial Information Authority, has signed a memorandum of understanding with its German counterpart, the Federal... Read more
