Vatican appeals court declares mistrial in the 'trial of the century' against a cardinal

Mar 17, 2026 - 13:00
Vatican appeals court declares mistrial in the 'trial of the century' against a cardinal
The Vatican appeals tribunal declared a mistrial Tuesday in the Holy See's big "trial of the century," a stunning blow to both Pope Francis' legacy and Vatican prosecutors who had put a cardinal and several other people on trial over alleged financial crimes.