Tribunal Calls for Retrial of the Vatican’s ‘Trial of the Century’

A Vatican appeals court has ordered a retrial in a high-profile case that initially saw a cardinal convicted in the Vatican's criminal court three years ago. The ruling stems from identified irregularities in the original prosecution. The case, dubbed the "Trial of the Century," involved the first-ever conviction of a cardinal within the Vatican's legal system. The appeals court's decision effectively nullifies the previous verdict, sending the case back to the lower court for a new trial. The retrial will address the concerns raised regarding the initial legal proceedings.