Cardinal Angelo Becciu, 76, announced Tuesday that he will not take place in the conclave to select the next pope following the death of Pope Francis.

The cardinal, a former papal chief of staff who had also led the church’s saint-making office, flew from his native Sardinia to Rome. He insisted on joining his fellow cardinals in pre-conclave ...

VATICAN CITY – An Italian cardinal who was convicted of embezzlement and fraud said on April 29 he will not take part in the secret conclave to elect the new pope that will be held beginning on ...

A cardinal convicted of financial crimes by the Vatican said Tuesday he will not take part in the secret conclave to elect the new pope. Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu, once one of the most ...

Pope Francis shakes hands with Cardinal-designate Pablo Virgilio Siongco David, Bishop of Kalookan, Philippines, during the second session of the synod on synodality in the Paul VI Audience Hall ...

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Cardinal Parolin, in contrast, had spent his career in the Vatican’s diplomatic service before rising to serve nearly 12 years as secretary of state, effectively Pope Francis’ No. 2.

A possible contender for the papacy, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi has worked with the needy and the disenfranchised, even as he participated in peace talks around the world.