VATICAN CITY
BBC News
The Vatican Bank has opened up to the media in an effort to appear more transparent, amid a scandal surrounding the Vatican’s financial affairs.
In a briefing to journalists, director Paolo Cipriani said the bank wanted to dispel “myths”, including that it runs secret bank accounts.
In May, the bank sacked its president, who said he was being punished for seeking greater transparency.
Earlier this year, leaks hinted at Vatican rifts about the bank’s running.
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