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Macron Denies Claims of Interference in Papal Conclave

The French president faces accusations from Italian media of attempting to sway the May 7 conclave, which will elect Pope Francis's successor.

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L’archevêque de Rabat Cristobal Lopez Romero a opéré une sortie rare et déconcertante devant des médias.
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Overview

  • Italian conservative outlets allege that Emmanuel Macron is pushing for the election of French Archbishop Jean-Marc Aveline as the next pope.
  • Macron hosted French cardinals for a lunch at the French embassy in Rome and dined with Andrea Riccardi, founder of the influential Sant’Egidio community.
  • The French presidency has officially denied any attempts to influence the conclave, calling the allegations 'false' in a firm statement.
  • The Vatican conclave, beginning May 7, will see 135 cardinal electors deliberate in secrecy to choose the next pope.
  • Donald Trump’s AI-generated image of himself as pope, along with his remarks about wanting the role, continues to draw attention in the lead-up to the conclave.