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As the Vatican prepares a conclave, the status of a once-powerful Italian cardinal looms
The status of an Italian cardinal is being debated as preparations get under way for the May 7 conclave to elect a successor ...
Vatican Sets Date for Papal Conclave Amid Drama Over Whether Convicted Cardinal Can Attend
The Vatican on Monday set the date for the Papal conclave amid some drama over whether a convicted cardinal will be able to ...
Conclave to Choose New Pope Will Start May 7, Vatican Says
About 130 cardinals will be able to vote on a successor for Francis, and a two-thirds majority is needed to elect the new ...
The Vatican closes the Sistine Chapel to the public and prepares for a papal conclave
The Vatican is closing the Sistine Chapel to the public as part of preparations for the conclave to elect the next pope after ...
Cardinals thank Cardinal Becciu for stepping back from conclave
Catholic cardinals acknowledged Wednesday the definitive word is still out about the Vatican trial that convicted Cardinal Angelo Becciu of financial crimes, in the latest twist to a drama that has ...
Why the controversy over Cardinal Becciu is linked to Pope Francis' Vatican reforms
The conclave to appoint a successor to the late Pope Francis had been mired in controversy over the status of disgraced ...
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Cardinals face litmus test on abuse ahead of conclave
As the world’s most exclusive club prepares to elect the new pope, they face an immediate test of just how seriously they ...
Convicted Cardinal Angelo Becciu pulls out of conclave to elect new pope. What to know about his embezzlement sentence.
Italian Cardinal Angelo Becciu, who was convicted of embezzlement and fraud in 2023, said on Tuesday he will not take part in the secret conclave to elect the new pope.