PHILADELPHIA (PA)
National Catholic Reporter
Matthew Gambino Catholic News Service | Jun. 2, 2015
PHILADELPHIA
Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, the head of the Pontifical Council for the Family and lead Vatican organizer of September’s World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, is under investigation by Italian prosecutors for alleged embezzlement.
Published reports in European media outlets say the investigation stems from 2011 when the archbishop led the diocese of Terni in Italy, and diocesan funds may have been used improperly in a scheme to purchase then resell at a profit a 14th-century Italian castle.
A diocesan financial officer at the time was also the head of an Italian firm that purchased the property, which today remains undeveloped.
Prosecutors named the archbishop as one of the people being investigated. No charges have been filed.
In a statement May 28, Paglia said he has not done anything illegal. “Obviously, I remain at the disposition of the investigating authorities, trusting completely in earthly justice.”
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