Popes butler released from jail

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Paolo Gabriele, the Pope's butler, accused of leaking Vatican documents.

Paolo Gabriele, the pope's butler, tells Vatileaks trial he's innocent.

Paolo Gabriele, Pope Benedict's former butler, has been sentenced to 18 months in jail after being found guilty of stealing confidential papers.

Paolo Gabriele did not appeal his 18-month sentence for leaking Vatican documents.

Gabriele has been pardoned and banished form the Vatican.

Pope Benedict XVI waves as he stands with butler Paolo Gabriele, center, on May 4, 2011, at St Peter's square at The Vatican.

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