Immediate Release February 6, 2008

Vatican Bank Lawsuit Plaintiffs

www.vaticanbankclaims.com

resistk@yahoo.com

202-318-2406

Current Status of Lawsuit

The lawsuit, Alperin v. Vatican Bank, remains pending in the United States District Court against the Franciscan Order.  The Judge must still rule on the Franciscans Motion to Dismiss for lack of jurisdiction.

On December 27, 2007, the Court granted the Vatican Bank’s Motion to Dismiss on grounds of Sovereign Immunity.  It is the intention of Plaintiffs to appeal this decision to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

For more information:

Vatican Bank Claims

www.vaticanbankclaims.com

resistk@yahoo.com

Tel 202-318-2406

Dr. Jonathan Levy

Tom Easton

Co-counsel for Plaintiffs