For example , Prospero Colonna and Francisco de Borja were excommunicated , and Carlo Carafa was executed .
A papal election could bring a dramatic change of fortune for a cardinal - nephew , often bringing the former favorites into conflict with the new Pope .
Prospero Colonna and Francisco de Borja were excommunicated , and Carlo Carafa was executed .
A papal election could bring a dramatic change of fortune for a cardinal - nephew , often bringing the former favorites into conflict with the new Pope .