Cardinal Angelo Becciu, embroiled in a Vatican financial scandal, has stated he will not take part in the forthcoming papal conclave, emphasizing his compliance with Pope Francis's will. Despite receiving a guilty verdict for fraud, Becciu had hoped to join fellow cardinals in critical pre-conclave discussions. As the Vatican prepared for the vote to elect the next pope, speculation about Becciu's status and potential exclusion dominated conversations, raising questions about the implications of his absence for the conclave.
"For the good of the church, I vow to obey the will of Pope Francis to not enter into the conclave, although I remain convinced of my innocence."
"The issue hijacked Vatican press briefings, where reporters asked whether the Becciu case would postpone the conclave's start date."
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