Pope taps trusted prelate to oversee Vatican bank

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VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis took a first big step in reforming the troubled Vatican bank on Saturday by tapping a trusted prelate to help oversee its management, in a sign he wants to know more about its activities.

Francis signed off on naming Monsignor Battista Ricca as interim prelate of the Institute for Religious Works.

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