Two Cardinals to Miss Conclave for Health Reasons

vatican city - Two cardinals will be absent from the upcoming conclave to elect the new pope due to health issues. The Vatican City will host the closed-door voting from May 7, with 133 other cardinals expected to participate.

Two Cardinals to Miss Conclave for Health Reasons

Two cardinals will not attend the conclave next week to elect the new pope due to health concerns. The closed-door voting to choose the successor to the late Pope Francis will commence on May 7 in Vatican City.

Uncertainty Surrounding Cardinal Angelo Becciu

It remains unclear whether Angelo Becciu is one of the two cardinals abstaining. Becciu, a cardinal convicted of embezzlement, announced on Tuesday that he will not be present, citing compliance with a request from Francis.

During the conclave, cardinals seclude themselves in the renowned Sistine Chapel. The previous two conclaves lasted two days each, relatively swift in comparison.