Controversial Cardinal Becca resigns from the conclave

Shocking events in the Vatican – Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becca announced that he would not participate in the upcoming conclave, which would choice Pope Francis' successor. In his statement, the 76-year-old purple stressed that the decision was due to obedience to the pope's will and concern for the unity of the Church.

"I stay convinced of my innocence" – Cardinal's statement

In the issued card release. Becca wrote:

“With the good of the Church to which I have served and will proceed to service with faithfulness and love, and to contribute to the communion and tranquillity of the conclave, I have decided to obey, as I have always done, the will of Pope Francis not to enter the conclave, remaining convinced of my innocence.”

This decision is another chapter in the turbulent past of the Italian hierarchy. W 2020 Pope Francis dismissed him from office substitute for the General Secretariat of State in connection with the financial crisis in the Vatican. Consequently, Cardinal Becca lost "Cardinal dignity rights" and has since not been included in the authoritative statistic of the Holy See.

Who else isn't going to participate in the conclave?

In addition to Cardinal Becca, at least two another cardinals He won't appear at the fresh pope's election. The point is:

• Card. Vinko Puljića (Croatia)
• Card. Antonio Canizares Llovera (Spain)

Both hierarchs called for poor health, preventing them from going to Rome.

Four Polish cardinals among electors

Only cardinals may participate in the conclave, who under 80 years of age. presently eligible 135 Purplesof which four from Poland:

1. Card. Stanisław Ryłko
2. Card. Kazimierz Nycz
3. Card. Konrad Krajewski
4. Card. Grzegorz Ryś

The death of Pope Francis and the preparations for the conclave

Pope Francis died unexpectedly on Easter Monday St. Marty's House. The origin of death of 88-year-old Jorge Mario Bergoglio was stroke, coma and irreversible cardiac collapse. His ceremony was held on Saturday in St. Peter's Square, and according to his will, he was buried in Basilicas of Our woman the Greater (Santa Maria Maggiore).

The Vatican confirmed that Conclave will start on Wednesday, May 7.