Election of a new Pope – Cardinal convicted of financial crimes withdrew from the conclave
Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becchio was convicted of embezzlement and fraud in 2023 and sentenced to 5.5 years in prison - He has appealed, insisting on his innocence
The secrets of the Conclave: Step by step the process of electing a new Pope
On 7 May the process for the election of the new Pontiff begins - All the ritual of the secret ballot in the Sistine Chapel, from "extra omnes" to white smoke and "habemus papam"
The rules, tradition and prohibitions of the conclave for the election of the new Pope
135 cardinals up to 80 years old are expected to take part in the process of electing the new pontiff