A Cardinal’s Fall

Title: A Cardinal’s Fall

In Vatican court, a tale unfolds,
Of power, despair, and secrets untold.
Cardinal Becciu, once esteemed and revered,
Now convicted, his guilt finally cleared.

A web of deception, cunningly spun,
Unveiling shadows that hid from the sun.
Embezzlement’s stain, a tarnish so deep,
As vows of loyalty crumble and weep.

Landmark trial, justice stands tall,
For no one is exempt from its call.
A cardinal’s fall, a symbol of might,
Now crumbled, exposed in the piercing light.

Whispers of corruption echo through walls,
As the faithful grapple with faith’s gradual falls.
For in this sacred realm, where souls find grace,
A fallen leader leaves an indelible trace.

Power shifts, a hierarchy bends,
The faithful betrayed, their trust never mends.
But from the ashes of this scandalous hour,
May emerge a Church stronger, timeless and dour.

May lessons be learned, wounds start to mend,
As the Vatican strives to itself transcend.
For in the pursuit of truth, justice prevails,
And redemption’s whisper, once again, prevails.