Bishop Onah Recounts Vatican Bank Withdrawal Restriction Linked to Nationality

Catholic Bishop of Nsukka Diocese, Most Rev. Godfrey Onah, says he faced a withdrawal restriction at a Vatican bank in Italy after exceeding the permitted limit. He said he was asked to obtain authorisation from the secretariat before accessing his money. When he questioned whether the rule applied to everyone, another priest reportedly told him that banking restrictions could depend on a person's country of origin. The bishop said the encounter showed how being Nigerian abroad can create unexpected difficulties. Should a customer’s nationality affect their access to banking services?

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