Vatican is condemning the death of Pope Francis' secretary, who was found dead in her apartment earlier this week. The 34-year-old aide was seven months pregnant. Her death is still under investigation and Vatican is saying that there is more to it than meets the eye.
Miriam Wuolou of Eritrea, a diabetic, was discovered by policemen in her apartment. Her brother called police authorities after he tried contacting Miriam and the latter was not answering her phone, as per New York Post report.
Miriam has been working for Pope Francis at Vatican's Santa Marta guesthouse for many years. According to a report in Mirror, the secretary was like a gatekeeper for Pope Francis, and for other priests in the guesthouse, including bishops and cardinals.
The death of Wuolou will not go unnoticed as the Vatican has already called for an investigation. Persons closest to the victim were interviewed by police authorities including her ex-husband, boyfriend, and brother.
In order to narrow down investigation, authorities will be performing a DNA test on the fetus so as to determine paternity. Il Messaggero, an Italian newspaper, stated that the current boyfriend of Pope Francis' secretary was a policeman, an angle that is worthy to look at.
To date, the apartment of Pope Francis' secretary has been sealed off. Police are conducting a thorough search for evidence that would help them find the perpetrator and figure out the motive behind the killing. Forensic teams have also gone through the apartment and were able to take personal effects with them that will be used in aiding the investigation.
Pope Francis personally visited the wake of Miriam Wuolou where he offered a 20-minute prayer. He also laid one dozen white roses beside her casket and subsequently sprinkled holy water on the coffin. The funeral service of Pope Francis' deceased secretary was held last Saturday, Feb. 27.
