Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu, once one of the most powerful figures in the Vatican, was ordered by Pope Francis in 2020 to resign the “rights and privileges” of a cardinal after he became ...

Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu, 76, was asked by Francis to step down from his position and resign all “rights and privileges” of being a cardinal at the Vatican in 2020 after he was accused ...

Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu, 76, was asked by Francis to step down from his position and resign all “rights and privileges” of being a cardinal at the Vatican in 2020 after he was accused of being ...

The convicted cardinal, who was demanding to participate in the upcoming conclave to decide who will replace Pope Francis, now says he won't take part in it.

Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu walks next to Pope Francis' coffin after paying his respects during a ceremony inside St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican on April 23, 2025.

Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu, once one of the most powerful figures in the Vatican, was ordered by Pope Francis in 2020 to resign the “rights and privileges” of a cardinal after he became ...

Giovanni Angelo Becciu, once considered a viable candidates for pope, was the first cardinal to be tried by the Vatican’s little-known criminal court. Accessibility statement Skip to main content.

Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu in Rome in 2020. He faces a criminal trial over a London real-estate deal. Credit... Guglielmo Mangiapane/Reuters. By Elisabetta Povoledo. March 17, 2022.

Giovanni Angelo Becciu had served as Deputy Secretary of State - a role with unfettered access to Pope Francis - and was latterly head of the department that chooses future saints.

Giovanni Angelo Becciu had served as Deputy Secretary of State - a role with unfettered access to Pope Francis - and was latterly head of the department that chooses future saints.

In a cryptic statement, the Vatican did not explain the reason for Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu’s departure. News reports had connected him to a financial scandal. By Jason Horowitz ROME ...