Vatileaks trial continues in Vatican City

(Vatican Radio) The Director of the Holy See Press Office, Father Federico Lombardi, SJ, on Saturday issued a statement on the most recent meeting of the court hearing the case concerning the leaking of confidential news and documents – the so-called “Vatileaks 2” trial.

All five defendants, with their respective attorneys, were present at Saturday’s hearing.

In his statement, Fr Lombardi said the morning session involved continued witness testimony. Five external witnesses – that is, persons not employed by the Vatican – were called to testify. Three of those witnesses, requested by the defence team of journalist Gianluigi Nuzzi, were present on Saturday. The two other witnesses, who were not present, received a second summons to a successive hearing.

After each of the witnesses, their testimony was read back and approved.

The dates for subsequent hearings were announced, with the next hearing set for Saturday 14 May.