Pope Butler

• Vatican says Vatileaks report to remain confidential

  The Vatican said on Monday that a report into papal documents leaked by Pope Benedict's butler in the so-called "Vatileaks scandal" last year will remain confidential and only be shown to the next pontiff.

• Pope pardons ex-butler who stole, leaked documents

  Pope Benedict XVI granted his former butler a Christmas pardon Saturday, forgiving him in person during a jailhouse meeting for stealing and leaking his private papers in one of the gravest Vatican security breaches in recent times.

• Pope butler 'accomplice' goes on trial

  A Vatican computer technician will go on trial on Monday on charges of helping the pope's former butler steal papers, in a case that could expose other whistle-blowers within the secretive Holy See.

• Butler's theft harmed Pope, church: Vatican court

  The Vatican tribunal that convicted the pope's ex-butler of stealing private papal correspondence sharply condemned the theft on Tuesday as causing "reprehensible" damage to the pontiff, the Holy See and the entire Catholic Church, and said investigations are continuing.

• Butler took photos, videos of Pope: Reports

  Vatican investigators have found photos and short videos of Pope Benedict XVI filmed with a mobile phone by his butler Paolo Gabriele, the Corriere della Sera daily reported online on Thursday.

• Pope's butler convicted in leaks, given 18 months

  The Pope's butler was convicted on Saturday of stealing the Pope's private documents and leaking them to a journalist, and was sentenced to 18 months in prison.

• Anatomy of Vatican scandal: How the butler did it

  He had the trust of Pope Benedict XVI and the cardinals, monsignors and priests who run the Roman Catholic Church. And because of his privileged position as papal butler, he had access to their deepest secrets: confidential letters, memos, financial reports.

• Butler stole papers pope wanted destroyed: Police

  Defence lawyer Cristiana Arru sought to turn the spotlight on police methods during the search, drawing out several agents to say that they had not used gloves when they handled the documents, and a gold nugget and a cheque for 100,000 euros made out to the pope which were also found.

• Pope's butler says he didn't steal the pontiff's private letters

  Pope Benedict XVI's onetime butler declared on Tuesday that he was innocent of a charge of aggravated theft of the pope's private correspondence, but acknowledged he photocopied the papers and said he feels guilty that he betrayed the trust of the pontiff he loves like a father.

• Vatican butler alleges harsh conditions after arrest

  Pope Benedict's former butler, facing trial for stealing papal documents, told a Vatican court on Tuesday that he was held in a tiny room with the light on constantly and put under pyschological pressure in the first few weeks of his detention.

• 'Vatileaks': A behind-the-scenes look at Vatican politics

  The "Vatileaks" scandal that has led to the trial of Pope Benedict XVI's butler for theft involves hundreds of letters that passed across the pope's desk over several months in 2011 and early 2012. The documents offer an unprecedented glimpse into internal politics at the Vatican.

• Pope's butler goes on trial in 'Vatileaks' scandal

  Pope Benedict XVI's former butler Paolo Gabriele went on trial on Saturday for leaking confidential Vatican memos that revealed cloak-and-dagger politics among the pope's closest aides.

• Vatican readies for historic trial of pope's butler

  Pope Benedict XVI's former butler goes on trial on Saturday for leaking secret papers in the Vatican's biggest court drama in decades, revealing intrigue at the heart of the Catholic Church.

• Trial of pope's former butler to start September 29: Vatican

  The trial of Pope Benedict's former butler on charges of aggravated theft in the so-called "Vatileaks" scandal will start on September 29, the Vatican said on Monday.

• Pope's butler, 'accomplice' must stand trial

  Pope Benedict XVI's former butler and another Vatican employee must stand trial for stealing and leaking confidential papers in the latest scandal to afflict the Catholic Church, a magistrate ruled on Monday.