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In March 1993, the financier recalls his first encounter with the Vatican, a moment that filled him with pride and joy—a stark contrast to the emotional turmoil he faces today. Dubbed the "banker of God" by his friends, he initially felt honored to manage finances on behalf of the Holy See. Yet, as investigations into his dealings began, that honor morphed into what he describes as “a brutal way” to learn about betrayal.