Vatican Conclave: Cardinal Becciu Quits Papal Vote Amid Controversy, 135 Cardinal to Elect New Pope

Vatican Conclave: Cardinal Becciu Quits Papal Vote Amid Controversy, 135 Cardinal to Elect New Pope

Cardinal Angelo Becciu has officially withdrawn from the May 7 papal conclave under intense legal and ethical scrutiny.

Once a top Vatican official, Becciu was convicted of embezzlement and now steps aside “for the good of the Church,” following Pope Francis’ private instructions barring his vote.

His dramatic exit reshapes the high-stakes race to succeed Pope Francis.

With 135 electors under 80 years old set to vote in the Sistine Chapel, Cardinals Parolin, Tagle, Zuppi, and Turkson emerge as key contenders to lead 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide.

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