Cdl Dolan: Whoever thinks I might be pope is smoking dope

from an interview in Vatican Insider
[Question]Observers see you as a favourite for the papacy.

[+Dolan] “I’d say those are only from people smoking marijuana.”

But the philosopher Michael Novak said it's time for an English speaking candidate to be considered for the post.

“We've already had one: Both Wojtyla and Ratzinger speak English very well.”

Novak was also referring to the cultural contribution a U.S. Pope could make acting as a crossroads between European and Hispanic cultures. Was he wrong?

“Novak is a very intelligent person and what he says always makes sense." 
Read the whole interview there

LOL, I think that is hilarious!  Hmmm, is he hinting at an American in his last answer...

HT CMReport, Pewsitter

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11 comments:

Anne Bender said...

Why such an awful picture of him?

Badger Catholic said...

I just figured a funny picture went with a funny quote. In this picture, he looks like he just got done telling a joke and now was taking a drink. Do you think it is a bad picture Anne? I never really considered that. What I like about +Dolan is that he's so down to earth, he's the only Cardinal that would say something like this. I think that's what makes him great!

Anonymous said...

the picture is great, classy but funny

James K Savonarola said...

was there ever any back and forth talk with Cardinal Burke and Dolan on one another?

Badger Catholic said...

:) It would seem they enjoy a good relationship. I can't disclose the story... well I will check.

... I think signs point to Dolan being Burke's pick for New York and that is why he is there. Certainly they have their different approaches/styles/positions, but that's what being part of the Universal Church is all about.

Alive in HOPE! said...

So blessed to be at that Mass! :)

schmenz said...

If, God forbid, Dolan was elected Pope then I would start to take dope.

James K Savonarola said...

no need to go any farther if not possible, its good to know that just for comfort sake

Elizabeth said...

Schmenz: I'm with you on that.

Margaret said...

Me as well.

Anonymous said...

Thank the Lord the curmudgeons that only comment when they want to defame Cardinal Dolan's character will not be elected Pope.