Paolo Gabriele, the Pope’s former butler gets a
pardon for Christmas and a job outside the Roman Curia. The Pope’s act of clemency for Paolo Gabriele who was sent to prison in the Vatican for stealing confidential documents belonging to the Pope.
The General Regulation of the Roman Curia entails the most serious disciplinary measure, which is dismissal and a ban from occupying any new post within a dicastery or office of the Holy See.
After his release, the former butler will take up a position outside the Holy See, in a related entity.
Gabriele’s main supporter, James Michael Harvey, was created cardinal in last Saturday’s mini Consistory in St. Peter’s.
Gabriele had worked for Harvey in the Prefecture of the Pontifical Household.