The Holy See has hit
back at its former auditor general Libero Milone, who in
interviews published at the weekend said he was forced to quit
in June after being confronted by fabricated accusations.
"The Holy See acknowledges with surprise and regret the
statements made by Dr. Libero Milone, former auditor general," a
Vatican statement said.
"In this way he has failed to maintain the agreement to keep
confidential the reasons for his resignation from the Office.
"It is recalled that, according to the Statutes, the task of
the auditor general is to analyse the budgets and accounts of
the Holy See and related administrations.
"Unfortunately, it emerged that the Office directed by Dr.
Milone, exceeding its powers, illegally engaged an external
company to conduct investigative activities on the private life
of Holy See personnel".
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