In 1060, Pope Nicolas II published the Papal bull (or charter)In nomine Domini, which designated cardinal-bishops as the sole electors of the Pope. Prior to this, Pontiffs had been chosen by various prominent non-members of the Church and prominent figures such as Roman emperors or out-going Popes themselves. Pope Gregory X promulgated another Papal bull,Ubi Periculum, which fixed the rules of the conclave, including the sequestration of the cardinals and prohibition of communication with the outside world.
Dkt Besigye amezuiliwa nyumbani kwake tangu siku ya uchaguzi Alhamisi wiki iliyopita na hukamatwa na polisi kila anapojaribu kuondoka nyumbani na kisha kurejeshwa nyumbani jioni. “Dkt Besigye amekuwa akizuiliwa na polisi tangu uchaguzi wa tarehe 18 Februari, na hajafunguliwa mashtaka yoyote, na alinyimwa haki yake ya kikatiba ya kushiriki uchaguzi wa tarehe 24 Februari (uchaguzi wa serikali za mitaa,” ubalozi huo umesema kupitia taarifa.