Campaigning Candidates Are Reined in As Agreement Made to Stop All Media Interviews
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THE world's cardinals yesterday agreed to a "vow of silence" concerning media interviews amid concerns that some of the leading candidates for becoming the next Pope were actively campaigning ahead of the conclave, which will begin on Monday, 18 April.
The decision was taken after cardinals in poorer African nations raised concerns about what they considered the unprecedented level of public statements in which cardinals have discussed everything from the suitability of specific candidates to the demands of the job.See the full content of this document
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Campaigning Candidates Are Reined in As Agreement Made to Stop All Media Interviews
An agreement was reached at yesterday's general congregation of cardinals that they would give no more media interviews after the funeral of John Paul II on Friday....
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