Vatican Official Testifies in Landmark UK Property Trial

Archbishop Peña Parra admits to false invoice and blames deputy in contentious case over London investment

Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra is one of the highest-ranking Vatican officials to testify in a foreign court.
The trial centers on a failed $375 million investment in a London property by the Vatican.
Peña Parra admitted to authorizing a false invoice but claimed he was deceived by his deputy.
The case involves allegations of extortion and financial misconduct against multiple financiers.
The trial is expected to conclude later this month with a judgment anticipated later in the year.