Cardinal who quit says Pope forced him out

Updated September 25 2020 - 6:56pm, first published 6:52pm
Cardinal Angelo Becciu has resigned from his post as head of the Vatican's saint-making office.
Cardinal Angelo Becciu has resigned from his post as head of the Vatican's saint-making office.

Italian Cardinal Angelo Becciu says his surprise resignation was forced by Pope Francis, who accused him of using Vatican money to help his siblings.

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