Domenico Giani, Pope Francis' main bodyguard, resigned after information about a financial misinformation investigation was leaked.

Pope Francis yesterday accepted the resignation of Giani, 57, who is also in charge of the Holy See's security, and noted that he was "not personally responsible" for the leaked investigation information. leaked to the media, the Vatican issued a notice saying.

Pope Francis was furious after the media published an internal police statement, including photos of five Vatican employees, including two senior officials. These people are thought to be the target of an investigation into a real estate deal.

The notice was sent to the Vatican City police and police, saying they were suspended "as a precautionary measure" when the investigation was conducted.

"The disclosure of this information has hurt the dignity of the people involved and the image of the police," the Vatican said. The Vatican has opened an investigation into the leak.

Giani was named by the media as the "guardian angel" of the Pope. He served three papal lives, often wearing a dark suit, standing next to or running near the car carrying the head of the Catholic Church.

Giani began his career in the Italian secret service before joining the Vatican security forces 20 years ago and was appointed security captain in 2006.

Vatican police in early October raided the Secretariat's office, the central governing body of the Catholic Church and the Financial Information Authority (AIF), which specializes in anti-money laundering. The prosecutor collected numerous documents and electronic equipment from these offices, and suspended five people including the second official at AIF and a bishop in the State Council.

Espresso magazine of Italy said the investigation aimed at "real estate activity abroad", especially in London.