Nobody knows when Cardinal Philippe Nakellentuba Ouédraogo was born – and it has sparked a right confusion at the Vatican. What might seem like boring paperwork could actually tip the scales in next week's nail-biter of a papal election.
This situation comes as conservative factions work to upend liberal reforms made by Pope Francis. Since Cardinal Ouédraogo is known for his conservative views, his exclusion would be a blow to those trying to prevent another liberal papacy.
