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Schönborn Remains Tight-Lipped About Succession

The outgoing Archbishop of Vienna, Christoph Schönborn, highlighted the role of quality journalism in the era of fake news during his last Advent vespers for media professionals on Thursday evening. At the reception in the Viennese archiepiscopal seminary, he also addressed questions about his succession.

"I can't tell you who it is," Schönborn said with a smile about his successor, "I don't know myself. And if I knew, I wouldn't say." On January 22, 2025, Schönborn will reach his 80th birthday. The Archbishop of Vienna announced in October that the Pope had informed him through the nuncio that his term of office would last until this point.

Schönborn Praises Quality Media at Last Advent Vespers

In his speech, Schönborn reminded that he would continue to serve as the media bishop until his dismissal. The Archbishop of Vienna praised quality media and the ORF and generally a journalism that is not solely dependent on commercial conditions. He wanted to thank for "the fact that we have media freedom in our country". There are austerity measures, the media are under pressure. However, the relationship between religion and media is good, as there is a basic goodwill towards each other.

(APA/Red)

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