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underpants

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2. I didn't know there's an age limit. Due to travel?

Reply to Eugene (Original post)

Wed Apr 23, 2025, 02:35 PM

Apr 23

Only cardinals under the age of 80 are allowed to vote in a papal election. As it currently stands, there are 135 eligible cardinals who will participate in conclave. Becciu is 76 and still eligible when it comes to his age.

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Convicted cardinal demands to be part of conclave to choose new pope, setting up Vatican standoff [View all] Eugene Apr 23 OP

Catholic trump. Scrivener7 Apr 23 #1

I didn't know there's an age limit. Due to travel? underpants Apr 23 #2

Not due to age... regnaD kciN Apr 23 #3

Ah. Thanks. underpants Apr 23 #4