brought up the question of her rights as a person who had worked continuously for the Holy See and was thus similar to an employee. And for her work she is paid about 4,000 euros a month (more than I getâ¦). Therefore I will have to study carefully the rules and regulations of the Congregation to assess the situation.
In December 2013, COSEA gave instructions to unblock 114 of the 409 accounts. Ambrosiâs money would remain frozen for a long time. He would receive a monthly sum that was sufficient for him and his loved ones to live on. Meanwhile, suggestions arrived from the consultancy firm on how to lend greater transparency to the financial activities of the Congregation and of the procedures for causes. But there were still pockets of resistance, and even standard accounting practices are still not being applied today. In other words, there seems to have been no improvement in the situation.
The Freemasons Could Infiltrate the Reforms
Oversight of the accounting practices of the Causes was creating irritation and discontent within the Curia. In early September 2013, the Catholic reporter Antonio Socchi was slipped a copy of the fiery letter that Zahra had sent to Cardinal Versaldi on August 3, asking him to freeze the accounts. A copy of the letter ended up being published in the September 6 issue of the newspaper Libero , which dedicated two pages to the story.
Who leaked the documents to the press? The goal was to discredit the security and confidentiality of the COSEA members. Francis feared unpleasant surprises, so he asked his personal secretary, Alfred Xuereb, also from Malta, to have a private talk with Zahra. Their conversation was very tense. Zahra realized that the Pontiff was âvery worried.â Francis cared deeply about the commissionâs investigation, and he understood all too well that without an in-depth picture of the financial situation he would have to abandon his plans for a complete overhaul of the Vatican.
But the Popeâs support was still unwavering. On the morning of Saturday, September 14, he welcomed all the members of the Commission to the Holy Mass that he was celebrating in the Santa Marta chapel. It was the day of the second session of COSEA. The suggestion that they attend the Mass had been made by Don Abbondi, the office head of the Prefecture, who was still not certain the invitation would be approved.
Only four days before the Mass, at the last minute, Monsignor Xuereb gave the go-ahead for the Commission to attend. The religious service that is held at the personal residence of the Pope is always very private and reserved to only a few people. By inviting them, Francis was confirming the esteem he held for the COSEA members as well as his attention to their work. This was a signal that encouraged Zahra, on the following Monday, September 16, to send the Pope two confidential letters. The first was a quick briefing on the investigations under way. The second letter was more delicate. He took up the issue of the leaked documents. The explicit purpose was to reassure Francis by pointing to a possible security flaw:
Your Holiness,
I refer to the concerns you have expressed over questions relative to the confidentiality and security of documents. I wish to assure you that we are taking all the necessary precautions appropriate to the utmost secrecy and security regarding the circulation of documents, including a dedicated network for cellular telephones, and a dedicated server for the exchange of emails and the use of passwords. The unfortunate incident of having a signed letter ⦠being published in Libero on September 6 may be due to the fact that these letters were with every good intention attached to a letter forwarded by Cardinal Amato to all the postulators for the causes of saints scattered throughout the world. This increased the risk of this document spreading. Begging your forgiveness for having given any cause for concern, we are further
In December 2013, COSEA gave instructions to unblock 114 of the 409 accounts. Ambrosiâs money would remain frozen for a long time. He would receive a monthly sum that was sufficient for him and his loved ones to live on. Meanwhile, suggestions arrived from the consultancy firm on how to lend greater transparency to the financial activities of the Congregation and of the procedures for causes. But there were still pockets of resistance, and even standard accounting practices are still not being applied today. In other words, there seems to have been no improvement in the situation.
The Freemasons Could Infiltrate the Reforms
Oversight of the accounting practices of the Causes was creating irritation and discontent within the Curia. In early September 2013, the Catholic reporter Antonio Socchi was slipped a copy of the fiery letter that Zahra had sent to Cardinal Versaldi on August 3, asking him to freeze the accounts. A copy of the letter ended up being published in the September 6 issue of the newspaper Libero , which dedicated two pages to the story.
Who leaked the documents to the press? The goal was to discredit the security and confidentiality of the COSEA members. Francis feared unpleasant surprises, so he asked his personal secretary, Alfred Xuereb, also from Malta, to have a private talk with Zahra. Their conversation was very tense. Zahra realized that the Pontiff was âvery worried.â Francis cared deeply about the commissionâs investigation, and he understood all too well that without an in-depth picture of the financial situation he would have to abandon his plans for a complete overhaul of the Vatican.
But the Popeâs support was still unwavering. On the morning of Saturday, September 14, he welcomed all the members of the Commission to the Holy Mass that he was celebrating in the Santa Marta chapel. It was the day of the second session of COSEA. The suggestion that they attend the Mass had been made by Don Abbondi, the office head of the Prefecture, who was still not certain the invitation would be approved.
Only four days before the Mass, at the last minute, Monsignor Xuereb gave the go-ahead for the Commission to attend. The religious service that is held at the personal residence of the Pope is always very private and reserved to only a few people. By inviting them, Francis was confirming the esteem he held for the COSEA members as well as his attention to their work. This was a signal that encouraged Zahra, on the following Monday, September 16, to send the Pope two confidential letters. The first was a quick briefing on the investigations under way. The second letter was more delicate. He took up the issue of the leaked documents. The explicit purpose was to reassure Francis by pointing to a possible security flaw:
Your Holiness,
I refer to the concerns you have expressed over questions relative to the confidentiality and security of documents. I wish to assure you that we are taking all the necessary precautions appropriate to the utmost secrecy and security regarding the circulation of documents, including a dedicated network for cellular telephones, and a dedicated server for the exchange of emails and the use of passwords. The unfortunate incident of having a signed letter ⦠being published in Libero on September 6 may be due to the fact that these letters were with every good intention attached to a letter forwarded by Cardinal Amato to all the postulators for the causes of saints scattered throughout the world. This increased the risk of this document spreading. Begging your forgiveness for having given any cause for concern, we are further
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