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Convicted cardinal Becciu skips conclave to elect new pope after Francis' death
An Italian cardinal who was convicted of embezzlement and fraud said on Tuesday he will not take part in the secret conclave ...
What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor
When the cardinals meet for the conclave, they gather in the Sistine Chapel. All cardinal electors must swear an oath of ...
Mighty and meek say farewell to Pope Francis during Vatican funeral and last popemobile ride
World leaders and rank-and-file Catholic faithful have said farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral that highlighted his ...
Vatican may extend hours as huge crowds line up to honor Pope Francis
A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should ...
Francis celebrated as ‘pope among the people’ in Vatican funeral attended by massive crowd
The bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled to mark the end of the funeral Mass in Vatican City, where mourners joined in a ...
Who Is Cardinal Angelo Becciu? Why Did Pope Francis Ban Him From Attending Vatican Conclave?
Cardinal Angelo Becciu was one of the most influential figures in the Vatican. As the former second-in-command at the ...
Controversial Cardinal Becciu won't join conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor
The cardinal, who was convicted of embezzlement in 2023 by a Vatican court of first instance, decided not to attend the ...
Pope Francis’s final moments revealed: How doctor knew he was gone, and his last regret
The head of Pope Francis’s medical team has revealed new details about the pontiff’s final moments.The 88-year-old died ...