Once-powerful Vatican official Cardinal Angelo Becciu has formally withdrawn from participating in the conclave to elect a new pope

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The decision came as preparations get underway for the May 7 conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis

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Cardinals have decided the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis will begin May 7

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