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Monsignor Nunzio Scarano held in Vatican bank inquiry

A senior Italian cleric has been arrested in connection with an inquiry into a Vatican bank scandal over allegations of corruption and fraud. Monsignor Nunzio Scarano works in the Vatican's financial administration. A secret service agent and a financial broker have also been arrested. They are suspected of trying to move 20m euros ($26m; £17m) illegally. Pope Francis ordered an unprecedented internal investigation into the bank's affairs in the wake of recent scandals. Monsignor Scarano, 61, worked for years as a senior accountant for a Vatican department known as Apsa (the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See). He was suspended from that position "about a month ago, after his superiors learnt about an investigation into his activities", Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi said. Monsignor Scarano has been under investigation by Italian police for a series of suspicious transactions involving the recycling through the Vatican bank of a series of cheq...

Jesus Cleanses a Leper; The Centurion’s Faith - Universal Church of the Living God

Jesus Cleanses a Leper; The Centurion’s Faith - Universal Church of the Living God

The Way to Heaven - Universal Church of the Living God

The Way to Heaven - Universal Church of the Living God

The Hope of the Resurrection - Universal Church of the Living God

The Hope of the Resurrection - Universal Church of the Living God

La sabiduria del cielo - Universal Church of the Living God

La sabiduria del cielo - Universal Church of the Living God

UK and Russia 'can overcome Syria differences'

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David Cameron and President Putin can overcome differences on Syria to bring new momentum to efforts to stop the killing in Syria, the PM has said. Mr. Cameron said it was no secret he and the Russian president had disagreements over Syria, but they shared a common aim - to end the conflict. Both wanted to keep Syria intact and get a transitional government in place, he said. Mr. Putin was at No 10 for talks ahead of the G8 summit in Northern Ireland. Speaking after the meeting, Mr. Cameron said they had also discussed the "rules of the game for the world economy", particularly on tax and company ownership; and working together more closely on issues like science and space, trade and investment. Arming rebels He said it was "no secret" the two leaders had disagreements over Syria. Speaking to John Pienaar on BBC Radio 5 live he said President Putin's arming of the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime would not stop the West from arming the rebels. H...

Lack of Sleep is a Serious Barrier to Learning. - Universal Church of the Living God

Lack of Sleep is a Serious Barrier to Learning. - Universal Church of the Living God