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The former Vatican Secretary of State, Tarcisio Bertone, has commented on the Vatileaks scandal saying there may still be some documents that are about to come out
ANDREA TORNIELLI
VATICAN CITY
“I hope the Vatileaks scandal is now a closed the book although there may still be some documents that are being held, ready to be thrown out there,” said the former Vatican Secretary of State, Tarcisio Bertone in a statement to Italian news channel TgCom24. In his interview with journalist Fabio Marchese Ragona, the cardinal said that the “the whole Vatileaks affair represented a time of great suffering, a period of suffering that went on too long for the Pope and his closest collaborators.
Particularly because of the lack of love shown towards the Church, a sentiment that was reflected in all Vatileaks-related actions and documents that should have been kept confidential in order to allow the Church to internally discuss and put right certain attitudes.”
“But I must say that this incredibly difficult moment inspired a powerful current, a high voltage power line I would say, of closeness and solidarity towards the Pope and the Holy See.” Speaking about the possibility of other documents being brought to light, Bertone said: “I believe that the times, climate and relationship network have changed significantly. I see that there is great trust within the Church.”
In the interview, the former Vatican Secretary of State announced the publication of “a booklet on faith and sport” and revealed his intention to write his memoirs: “I have a very archive, so I am in a position to review and look over on these past years with objective documentation on the facts and provide another reading of events that may be useful in setting the record straight on certain off-the-mark interpretations.”
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