The Vatican Criminal Court, in a short hearing (less than 30 minutes) on Friday, declared that it had no jurisdiction to rule on a case against the blogger Marco Perfetti (SilereNonPossum.com). He was accused of insulting Francis and reporting/disclosing secrets.
The judge found that there was "no need to proceed" against the defendant due to "lack of jurisdiction". Perfetti was not present in court.
The original complaint was filed by Italian businessman Angelo Chiorazzo, who is involved in the preparation of the first "World Children's Day" in Rome (25-26 May), wanted by Francis. Some of Perfetti's articles about this day were part of the complaint.
It is strange that there was a trial at all, since it was clear even to the prosecutor before it began that the Vatican court had no jurisdiction. It is even stranger that the accused was neither informed nor summoned to the trial.
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