Letter from Pope Francis reportedly bans Becciu from conclave

Becciu has claimed the right to attend the conclave, despite his 2020 resignation of the rights and privileges of a cardinal.

The Vatican Secretary of State has reportedly unveiled a letter signed by Pope Francis, clarifying that convicted Cardinal Angelo Becciu cannot attend the upcoming conclave.

Cardinal Angelo Becciu at a press conference shortly after being sacked by Pope Francis in 2020. Credit: REUTERS/Alamy Stock Photo

Cardinal Pietro Parolin showed the letter to Becciu …