Convicted Vatican cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu, despite being listed as a 'non-elector' following a financial scandal conviction, claims his participation in the upcoming papal conclave is not explicitly barred. Becciu, who maintains his innocence and has appealed his sentence, was found guilty of embezzlement and fraud. While he lost cardinal privileges, he was never removed from the College of Cardinals and is eligible by age. The final decision rests with the dean of the College of Cardinals and Cardinal Parolin.

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