Disgraced Cardinal Becciu formally withdraws from participation in conclave to elect pope
Cardinal Angelo Becciu, convicted of embezzlement by a Vatican court, formally withdrew from the April 2025 conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis, saying he was doing so for "the good of the church."
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2 viewpointsDisgraced Cardinal Becciu formally withdraws from participation in conclave to elect pope
Disgraced Cardinal Becciu agrees to obey Francis' wishes and leave conclave
Cardinal Becciu, convicted of embezzlement, will not participate in conclave
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Disgraced Cardinal Becciu formally withdraws from participation in conclave to elect pope