Conclave might last two or three days, some cardinals say ahead of congregation

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According to the report, some cardinals said on Tuesday (April 29) that the conclave to elect the new Pope might last only two or three days. As they walked towards the Vatican's gates, the prelates said the atmosphere inside the general congregations meetings was 'fraternal and sincere' and that they all felt the responsibility of choosing Pope Francis's successor. An Italian cardinal who was convicted of embezzlement and fraud said on Tuesday he will not take part in the secret conclave to elect the new pope. Italian Cardinal Angelo Becciu, the most senior Catholic Church official ever to stand trial before a Vatican criminal court, said in a statement he would not enter the conclave. Becciu was sentenced to 5-1/2 years in jail by a Vatican court in December 2023. He denies all wrongdoing and is free pending an appeal. The world's Catholic cardinals, who are meeting this week to discuss general matters facing the global Church before voting on the new pope, were known to have discussed what to do about Becciu's case. The conclave is due to start on May 7.

So the election for the new pope is closer from today. Hoping the qualified cardinals vote wisely. It will be better for the convicted cardinal not to show up. He is a disgrace to the congregation.

Watch the report on the YT link.