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Before papal poll, cardinals seek to confer about claims

By NICOLE WINFIELD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals said Monday they want to talk to Vatican managers about allegations of corruption and cronyism within the top levels of the Catholic Church before they elect the next pope, evidence that a scandal over leaked papal documents is casting a shadow over the conclave and setting up one of the most unpredictable papal elections in recent times.

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  • Headline: Before papal poll, cardinals seek to confer about claims
  • Publication: Front Section, Pages 6 on 03/05/2013
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