Cardinal Angelo Becciu, who was convicted of embezzlement and fraud, and sentenced to five-and-a-half years in jail. Photo: Reuters
Cardinals in meetings ahead of the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis are trying to decide whether a cardinal convicted of embezzlement and fraud can join in the vote.
Cardinal Angelo Becciu was sentenced to five-and-a-half years in jail in December 2023.
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