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Showing Original Post only (View all)I have a sinking feeling, Cardinal Timothy Dolan will be the next Pope. [View all]
I'd say that Mexico Cardinal José Francisco Robles Ortega, could easily be selected as well, though. My gut says it is going to be Dolan. It seems like it's the right time, all things considered. Dolan has received lot's of press as of late and considering the progressive strides (or lack there of) that are possible this year, I expect the Vatican will have lot's to say...
Let's see what DU thinks?
16 votes, 1 pass | Time left: Unlimited | |
U.S.A.: Cardinal Timothy Dolan | |
1 (6%) |
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MEXICO: Cardinal José Francisco Robles Ortega | |
0 (0%) |
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ITALY: Cardinal Angelo Scola | |
3 (19%) |
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BRAZIL: Cardinal Dom Odilo Scherer | |
2 (13%) |
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CANADA: Cardinal Marc Ouellet | |
2 (13%) |
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Someone not listed. | |
8 (50%) |
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I have a sinking feeling, Cardinal Timothy Dolan will be the next Pope. [View all]
Firebrand Gary
Mar 2013
OP
He's been cultivating the US press, but there's just too much baggage with him
Retrograde
Mar 2013
#48
It doesnt matter. The RCC is not an adaptable organization. They will play it "safe" instead
Katashi_itto
Mar 2013
#8
Yup, on the surface he might a little more smooth. But in the end he'll have the same policies
Katashi_itto
Mar 2013
#29
Nope, too much baggage. The power of the church diminishes in Europe and America.
Raster
Mar 2013
#10
He's busy voting for the next Pope. Being hailed and lauded as a great man of God.
Bluenorthwest
Mar 2013
#34
In the final persecution of the Holy Roman Church, there will sit Peter the Roman
demwing
Mar 2013
#30
After back to back non-Italian Bishops of Rome, I think they'll go with an Italian. n/t
ieoeja
Mar 2013
#32
After three weeks being stuck in the conclave... they all decide to say "Fuck it" and elect
Fat Bastard
Mar 2013
#38