Published On: Tue, Apr 29th, 2025

Cardinal convicted of embezzlement won’t participate in conclave for Pope Francis’s successor

A cleanshaven older man in red and white religious garments is shown leading a procession while holding a frond-like leaf.

Angelo Becciu, the Italian cardinal who was convicted of embezzlement and fraud said on Tuesday he will not take part in the secret conclave to elect the new pope that will be held in the Sistine Chapel next week following the death of Pope Francis.

CBC | World News

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Cardinal convicted of embezzlement won’t participate in conclave for Pope Francis’s successor