Although Becciu lost his rights and privileges as a cardinal, he was never technically removed from the College of Cardinals.

Pope Francis passed away on 21 April after an extended illness. Now that he has been laid to rest the Catholic Church will ...

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This conclave will feature one of the most geographically diverse fields, with 53 cardinals from Europe, 23 from Asia, 37 ...

A conclave is the centuries-old election of a pope that derives its name from the Italian ''con clave'' (with a key) to underscore that cardinals are sequestered until they find a winner.