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 proceedings after days of controversy.
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The cardinal, who was convicted of embezzlement in 2023 by a Vatican court of first instance, decided not to attend the proceedings after days of controversy.
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/29/controversial-cardinal-becciu-wont-join-conclave-to-choose-pope-francis-successor
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00:00Controversial Cardinal Angela Batu will not participate in the upcoming Papal Conclave following Pope Francis' death.
00:07Convicted of embezzlement in 2023, Batu said he is obeying the late Pope's wishes while maintaining his innocence.
00:17This reverses his earlier demand to join the Conclave, which starts on May 7th to elect the next Pope.
00:24Batu lost his rights and privileges as a Cardinal after his conviction,
00:30which was centered around a disastrous London property deal, but was never technically removed from the College of Cardinals.