Giovanni Angelo Becciu, a cardinal convicted of financial crimes by the Vatican, says he can participate in the next conclave, despite being listed as a “non -voter” in the list released by the Holy See.
He was once one of the most powerful figures of the Vatican, but received an order from Pope Francis in 2020 to resign Cardinal’s “rights and privileges” after the scandal.
Although Becciu lost his rights and privileges as a cardinal, he was never technically removed from the Cardinal College. Thus, you are allowed to participate in pre-competition discussions.
In an interview with the Italian newspaper L’entone Sarda on Tuesday (22), he argued that the Pope had no right to exclude him from the election, since he had not explicitly resigned.
“The list [dos eleitores do conclave] Published by the Holy See has no value and must be considered as such, ”he said.
Thus, the decision on your participation must be made by the dean – the oldest member – of the Cardinal College, Giovanni Battista re and by cardinal Pietro Parolin that will supervise the procedures of the conclave inside the Sistine Chapel.
Condemnation of Giovanni Becciu
Becciu was convicted of embezzlement and fraud in 2023 and received a penalty of five and a half years in prison, in a case involving the purchase of a luxury building in London that left a break of 139 million euros in the Vatican finances.
He is the first cardinal to be convicted by the Vatican Criminal Court.
The cardinal, who always claimed innocence, filed a feature that is still under analysis. He is allowed to continue living in an apartment in the Vatican while the process is underway.
Who is Giovvani Becciu
Giovanni Angelo Becciu was born in Pattada, Sassari, Italy, on June 2, 1948.
He was ordained priest on August 27, 1972. he graduated in canon law.
He entered the Vatican diplomatic service on May 1, 1984, having served in the Pontifical Representations in the Central African Republic, Sudan, New Zealand, Liberia, the United Kingdom, France and the United States.
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