Convicted cardinal demands to be part of conclave to choose new pope, setting up Vatican standoff

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A cardinal convicted of financial crimes by the Vatican is claiming he can take part in the forthcoming conclave despite being listed as a 'non-elector.'

Italian Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu, pictured at St. Peter's Square in the Vatican, was convicted of financial crimes. He is appealing. 10 things to do in Calgary this weekendBryan Adams adds September Edmonton concert date to world tourWindsor couple funds birthing suite for new acute care hospitalHikers scramble for alternatives after damage shuts B.C.

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