Vatican Conclave and Cardinal Angelo Becciu

SOURCE apnews.com
Cardinals set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor, with uncertainty surrounding the participation of Cardinal Angelo Becciu due to past financial misconduct allegations.

Key Points

  • Cardinals set May 7 as the start date for the conclave
  • Cardinal Becciu was once an influential Vatican figure but fell from grace due to financial misconduct allegations
  • The issue of Becciu's participation in the conclave remains unresolved

Pros

  • Preparation for the conclave to elect the next Pope is underway
  • Cardinals are taking time to get to know one another and find consensus on a candidate
  • Cardinal Becciu's participation brings attention to the issue of past financial misconduct in the Vatican

Cons

  • Uncertainty surrounding Cardinal Becciu's eligibility to participate in the conclave
  • Questions about the integrity of the trial that convicted Becciu and eight others