An Italian cardinal who was convicted of embezzlement and fraud said on Tuesday he will not take part in the secret conclave to elect the new pope that will be held in the Sistine Chapel next week following the death of Pope Francis.

Cardinals from around the world will gather in the Sistine Chapel to elect a new leader for the Catholic Church following the death of Pope Francis.

Some see the byword as a rallying call in a conservative campaign to reverse Francis’ push for a more inclusive church.