Who is Angelo Becciu? Disgraced cardinal withdraws from papal conclave
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Cardinal withdrew from conclave after receiving letter from late Pope Francis
- Disgraced Cardinal Angelo Becciu has withdrawn from the papal conclave.
- Becciu, once a powerful Vatican official, was convicted of embezzlement in 2023.
- He initially insisted on his right to participate in the conclave despite the conviction.
- Becciu withdrew after reportedly receiving letters from the late Pope Francis advising against his participation.
- The cardinal maintains his innocence while complying with the late pope's wishes.