Photo Gallery The Vatileaks Scandal Unfolds
Though Pope Benedict XVI's personal butler has been arrested in connection with the "Vatileaks" scandal, new documents released over the weekend indicate he had powerful backers that remain unidentified. The secret documents expose the pontiff's awkward and helpless leadership in the Church.
The Pope's butler, Paolo Gabriele (left) arrives with Pope Benedict XVI at St. Peter's Square in the Vatican on May 23. He was arrested days later in connection with an investigation into leaks of confidential documents, which has been dubbed "Vatileaks."
Foto: ALESSANDRO BIANCHI/ REUTERS
The scandal has exposed the intrigue inside the Vatican, as well as Pope Benedict XVI's weaknesses as a leader.
Foto: ALESSANDRO BIANCHI/ REUTERS
Gianluigi Nuzzi is the investigative journalist who published a book of leaked papal documents this month, triggering the scandal. He calls his mysterious sources "Maria."
Foto: Domenico Stinellis/ AP
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