Mons. Fusco, a Vatican prelate, has denied being the source for an investigation by the Rai 3 program Report [1].

The denial comes amid scrutiny over a report concerning an alleged U.S. conservative plot targeting Cardinal Parolin. Because the investigation touches on internal Vatican dynamics and foreign political influence, the identity of the whistleblower remains a central point of contention.

Fusco said that he did not provide any information to the editorial staff of the program [1]. The prelate's comments address his alleged involvement in the gathering of information that led to the broadcast [2].

Evidence regarding the prelate's movements has surfaced via a photograph taken at Restaurant Cefalù [2]. The image shows Fusco with Sigfrido Ranucci and Valter Lavitola during the days of a papal conclave [2]. While the photo places the individuals together, Fusco maintains that this does not equate to acting as a confidential source for the journalistic investigation.

"Non sono io la fonte di Report," Fusco said [1].

The investigation by Report sought to uncover a coordinated effort by conservative figures in the U.S. to undermine Cardinal Parolin's position within the church hierarchy [1]. The fallout from these allegations has created tension between traditionalist factions and the current Vatican administration.

Fusco's public denial is part of a broader effort to clarify his role in the matter and distance himself from the specific leaks that fueled the Rai 3 reporting [2].

“"Non sono io la fonte di Report"”

This denial highlights the ongoing friction between the Vatican's internal diplomatic efforts and external political pressures from US-based conservative groups. By publicly distancing himself from the Report investigation, Fusco is attempting to neutralize accusations of leaking sensitive information, which could otherwise jeopardize his standing within the ecclesiastical hierarchy during a period of high-stakes leadership transitions.