(RNS) — The Vatican appeals court admitted a defense bid to recuse prosecutor Alessandro Diddi, shifting the spotlight from Becciu to the conduct of the prosecution itself. VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Cardinal Angelo Becciu, who was convicted of fraud and embezzlement and sentenced to 5 ½ years in prison by a Vatican court, appealed his case on Monday and Tuesday (Sept. 22-23). “Does he not realize he risks turning the Becciu trial into the ‘Diddi affair’?” he added. Diddi has been involved with the Becciu trial for years and is familiar with the history and legalities of the case. This would make the appeal trial much shorter, focusing solely on the convictions.