Vatican Conclave: Cardinal Becciu Quits Papal Vote Amid Controversy, 135 Cardinal to Elect New Pope
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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Cardinal Angelo Becciu has officially withdrawn from the May 7 papal conclave under intense legal and ethical scrutiny.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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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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Newly elected Pope Leo XIV faces expectations to bridge divisions in the Catholic Church
The new supreme pontiff, elected less than a week ago, is expected by some to continue Pope Francis' legacy, while those more conservative seek a traditionalist approach.
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Over 270,000 pilgrims joined the candlelight procession at the Fatima Shrine on 13 May, marking the first major celebration since Pope Leo XIV’s election.
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Pope Leo XIV reopens sealed papal apartment but will he live there?
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Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago has made history as the first American-born Pope, taking the name Leo XIV. World leaders from the U.S. to Ukraine are reacting with admiration, optimism, and high expectations. Following the death of Pope Francis, Prevost steps into a role marked by reform, global conflict, and environmental urgency. With deep Latin American ties and a strong voice for the marginalized, Leo XIV's papacy begins with a powerful global response. Here's how presidents, prime ministers, and global communities are welcoming the new head of the Catholic Church.
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Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Prevost in Chicago, has become the first U.S.-born pontiff and now leads both the Holy See and Vatican City. His dual role as an American citizen and a foreign head of state raises legal and constitutional questions. While U.S. law allows for “active review” of such cases, experts say Leo’s citizenship is unlikely to be revoked unless he explicitly renounces it. The Vatican is a sovereign nation, and Leo holds dual citizenship with Peru as well. The U.S. State Department declined comment on his status.
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Pope Francis has died at age 88 after battling double pneumonia and other health complications. The Vatican confirmed his death and has begun the sacred transition process. A conclave of 137 cardinals under 80 will now vote in the Sistine Chapel to elect the next leader of the Catholic Church. Potential successors include Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Cardinal Luis Tagle, Cardinal Peter Turkson, and others. The world watches for the white smoke that will signal the next pope—marking a historic shift for 1.3 billion Catholics globally.
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