Vatileaks comes up in 2 chapters across 2 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from March 2013 to August 2016.
Vatileaks Scandal and Legal Status of Italian Lodges
The discussion covers the Vatileaks 2 scandal in the Vatican and the legal requirements for secret societies in Italy following the P2 scandal. Zagami notes that his order is officially registered with a fiscal tax number in Florence to comply with state regulations while continuing its disclosure work.
Paolo Gabriele, Vatileaks Scandal and Cardinal Bertone
The 2012 "Vatileaks" scandal involving the Pope's butler, Paolo Gabriele, is characterized as a power play by Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone. Annett suggests the leaked documents, which detailed the Pope channeling money to German associates, were used by Bertone to force Benedict XVI's resignation. He compares the butler's role to a "Lee Harvey Oswald" figure, acting as a scapegoat for deeper internal corruption.
