The Sardinian Cardinal Becciu had claimed the right to vote in the conclave, in a move which proved controversial amongst his brother cardinals due to his past.
Cardinal Angelo Becciu's financial corruption trial is ongoing and entering its second year of proceedings. He resigned his privileges as a cardinal in 2020, prior to the trial.
The alleged spying operation targeted London-based millionaire fund manager and consultant Raffaele Mincione, who is accused of defrauding the Vatican in a shady 350 million euro real estate deal.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin Secretary of State for the Holy See since October 2013, has been implicated in a scandal that, hitherto, has mostly centred on Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu.
The Australian cardinal met the Argentinian pontiff in the library of the Apostolic Palace yesterday morning; the first time the two have met in person since Pell was acquitted and released from prison.