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...this is a pope, of course, who substantially changed the character of the church in Latin America during his first decade, diminishing the influence of more liberal- and left-inclined bishops and bolstering the power of those more theologically and politically conservative...
...Politically there's not too much change. But it certainly reflects a geographic shift in the weight of representation by different regions. The new cardinals include 10 from Latin America, eight of whom are currently based there and two who work at the Vatican. That certainly adds to speculation over whether the next pope may come from Latin America, but if you look at the cardinals from that region there's no clear candidate. Still, Latin America made a strong showing, and as things stand right now they'll have about 20 percent of the votes when it comes time...
...Well, there are two reads on this. Some are inclined to say he stamped his conservative mark on the church in Latin America. But if you look at the bishops and cardinals he has appointed in the region, they are not simply John Paul II clones. He certainly waged a major battle against "liberation theology," and there are no longer bishops or cardinals who are closet Marxists or leaning in that direction. But he's also careful to name people who are socially conscious...
...Strip-y security is still in effect. There, our identification cards are swiped and we are allowed into the facilities. We're also supposed to be wearing ridiculous t-shirts identifying each us as VIPs, but, given the history of revolutionary activity in rock 'n roll in general and Latin America in particular, I decided a T-shirt advertising my status as a VIP isn't a good fashion choice. Plus the T-shirt is way too small and feels like it was woven out of hair clippings swept up from the floor of my barber shop in New York...
...happening. So I'm ushered into this sterile aircraft hangar-like space where the artists are sequestered, like jurors on lengthy murder trials, before their appointed times on stage. The place reminds me of the building where they store the alien ship in "Independence Day" - it's like a Latin Area 54, cut off from the world and public view. Most of the space is empty, but there are some plastic cubicles where various artists are tucked away like alien lifeforms preserved for study. I see the guys from R.E.M. in one plastic partitioned area, giving an interview...