Lies, China ties and Macron’s fettuccine: Conclave whisperers seek to sway pope’s election

The days when European monarchs could veto papal candidates may be long gone, but campaigns to smear cardinals and allegations of French “interference” in the run-up to the conclave prove that papal elections are still shrouded in politics.

May 6, 2025 - 16:00
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Lies, China ties and Macron’s fettuccine: Conclave whisperers seek to sway pope’s election
The days when European monarchs could veto papal candidates may be long gone, but campaigns to smear cardinals and allegations of French “interference” in the run-up to the conclave prove that papal elections are still shrouded in politics.

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