Pope Francis said he was “surprised” by the cardinal’s July 20 letter and, the pope said, he had no intention of getting involved in the “procedural ‘strategies'” Cardinal Becciu seemed to be planning.
Letters from pope entered into evidence at Vatican trial
In lawsuit, Cardinal Becciu claims reports blocked his path to papacy
Cardinal Angelo Becciu, who was forced to resign due to allegations of financial malfeasance, filed a lawsuit against an Italian magazine, claiming it ruined his reputation, which resulted in him losing his chance at becoming pope.