Vatican spokesman denies report on citizenship for bishop under investigation

December 17, 2015

The director of the Holy See Press Office has denied Italian media reports that a bishop has sought Vatican citizenship.

Bishop Francesco Micciché was appointed bishop of Trapani in 1998 and was removed from office by Pope Benedict in 2012. He is now under civil investigation in connection with the disappearance of diocesan funds.

 

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Further information:

• Dichiarazione di P. Federico Lombardi, Direttore della Sala Stampa, 16.12.2015 (Holy See Press Office)
• Ville e bed & breakfast con i soldi dell'8 per mille (La Repubblica)