Reduced attendance at the Conclave to 133 individuals
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🕰️ Vatican Confirms Absence of Two Cardinals from May 7 Conclave Due to Health Issues
The Vatican has revealed that two of the 135 papal electors will miss the upcoming conclave, originally set for May 7, due to health concerns. Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni confirmed the news on Tuesday, without revealing the names of the cardinals concerned.
Rumors suggest that it could be the retired Archbishop of Sarajevo, Cardinal Vinko Puljic (79), and Cardinal Antonio Cañizares Llovera (79), former archbishop of Valencia, Spain.
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Preparations in Full Swing
The Italian cardinal Angelo Becciu, who renounced his participation in the conclave, was not on the eligibility list of cardinals. Becciu argued that the list was invalid and maintained his innocence repeatedly.
The sixth general congregation of cardinals took place on Tuesday. The meeting focused on preparations for the conclave, during which the challenges facing the universal Church, among other subjects, were discussed. 183 cardinals took part, including Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, former archbishop of Vienna.
Commemorative Stamp Series Introduced
On Tuesday, the Vatican Post announced a stamp series for the sede vacante following Pope Francis’ demise. The stamps are priced at 1.25 euros, 1.30 euros, 2.45 euros, and 3.20 euros and carry the inscriptions "Sede Vacante MMXXV", "Città del Vaticano (Vatican City)", and the respective value.
These stamps can be purchased now, and a special folder containing all four stamps, the official commemorative envelopes, and the stamp designed for this occasion will be made available from May 2. The stamps will be sold in Vatican post offices as well as in the pilgrim’s office at St. Peter’s Square. Due to their limited production, they are expected to fetch a high price from collectors.
[3] online news outlet ABC España Spain[4] Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera[5] Reuters news agency
- Cardinal Antonio Cañizares Llovera, along with another cardinal, holds the potential to miss the May 7 conclave as health issues arise, similar to the retired Archbishop of Sarajevo, Cardinal Vinko Puljic.
- Though Italian cardinal Angelo Becciu decided to renounce his participation in the conclave, he was not included in the list of eligible cardinals, a decision he contested as invalid.
- The Vatican Post has introduced a stamp series during the sede vacante following Pope Francis’ demise, with prices ranging from 1.25 euros to 3.20 euros, attracting the interest of collectors due to their limited production.
- Amidst general news and politics, discussions regarding the papal conclave are prevalent in various media outlets, including ABC España Spain and Reuters news agency.
