Questions about the bank’s conduct are not confined to the UK, with its overseas operations about to be scrutinised in Milan.
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The pope’s bank has held its first-ever press visit – but television cameras were forbidden and journalists had to submit questions in advance.
Italy gives world’s oldest bank €2bn lifeline
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Silvio Berlusconi hints at comeback bid
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Pope Benedict picks Fox News reporter to burnish Vatican’s image
Opus Dei member Greg Burke to take strategic communication role amid signs of radical shakeup at top of Catholic church.