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Cardinal Becciu steps back from conclave but continues to protest innocence

Ophelia Gregory

VATICAN CITY – Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu, who was convicted of fraud and embezzlement in Vatican court in 2023 has officially announced he will not enter Conclave on May 7, after initially contesting his removal from the list of eligible cardinals.

Italy, Vatican

29 Apr 2025

Conclave to elect new pope will start May 7

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VATICAN CITY -- The conclave of cardinals to elect a new pontiff to succeed the late Pope Francis on St Peter's throne will begin on Wednesday May 7, the Vatican said Monday. The decision was made by a meeting of the Congregation of Cardinals held in the tiny city state.

More than 180 cardinals attended the Congregation, the fifth held so far since Francis died on Easter Monday, including more than 100 cardinals under the age of 80 eligible to vote for the next pope, the Vatican added.

Embassy Row, World, Vatican

28 Apr 2025

Sicilian teenage gunman arrested for Monreale triple slayings

Ophelia Gregory

ROME – On Monday 19-year-old, Salvatore Calvaruso was stopped by Police and stands accused on charges of massacre and illegal carrying and possession of a firearm following a fatal shooting in Monreale, Palermo Saturday night that led to the deaths of three young men, Andrea Miceli, Massimo Pirozzo and Salvatore Turdo, after a fight broke out between rival gangs in Piazza di Duomo, police said.

Italy

28 Apr 2025

McTominay propels Napoli to Serie A lead over Inter with 2-0 defeat of Torino

Jack Gamble

ROME -- Napoli took over the lead again in the last stage of the Serie A standings Sunday after thrashing Torino 2-0 with both goals scored by Scots virtuoso Scott McTominay who has spearheaded the Neapolitans’ thrust ahead of second placed Inter, which is now standing at just 71 points after being upset by Roma 1-0.

Sport

28 Apr 2025

The Church needs a pope who will courageously continue the course of reform

BERLIN - We Are Church International calls on the cardinals with the Holy Spirit to find a successor who will continue Pope Francis' course of reform with courage and vigour. Only in this way will it be possible to truly overcome the internal and external crises of credibility in the Roman Catholic Church triggered by sexualised violence, clerical abuse of power, discrimination against women and self-centredness in the long term.

World, Vatican

28 Apr 2025