Trump Cracks a Joke About Being the Next Pope, Mentions Cardinal Dolan
Trump jests: "I'd prefer to be the Pope"
Jokes are everywhere, even at the White House, with US President Donald Trump aiming humor at the Catholic Church. When queried about the next pope, he quipped, "I'd love to be pope. That'd be my top pick." He then backtracked, "I don't have any preferences." Apparently referring to Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Trump mentioned an American cleric hailing from New York City as a strong contender.
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Trump may have been hinting at Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the current Archbishop of New York City. This conservative figure was once considered a potential candidate for the papal succession, back in 2013 when Pope Benedict XVI stepped down. With Pope Francis' recent demise, the Roman Catholic Church is currently in the process of electing a new leader, as the conclave of electing cardinals is set to begin on May 7.
Despite Trump's light-hearted comment, it's important to note that he isn't a Catholic, making him ineligible for the papacy.
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The New York Archbishop Trump seemed to reference is none other than Cardinal Timothy Dolan, head of the Archdiocese of New York since 2009. During the 2013 papal conclave, Dolan was present for the election of Pope Francis. Known for his ability to balance traditional Catholic values with modern engagements, Dolan has made a name for himself in the Catholic community. However, current reports do not indicated him as a frontrunner in the current papal succession race.
[1] Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl, O.F.M. Cap. Appointed Apostolic Administrator Suffragan Bishop of the Archdiocese of Washington, Archdiocese of Washington (Dolancatholic.org)
[2] Pope Francis elects Cardinal Blase Cupich archbishop of Chicago, Catholic Herald (Milwaukee)
[3] Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan, Catholic Architecture Digital Publication (CatholicCulture.org)
[4] Timothy Dolan - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
[1] It's likely that Cardinal Timothy Dolan, a key figure in the Roman Catholic Church, was the Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl was referencing when he stepped down as the Apostolic Administrator Suffragan Bishop of the Archdiocese of Washington.
[2] With Cardinal Blase Cupich's appointment as the archbishop of Chicago, Cardinal Timothy Dolan no longer holds the spotlight in the papal succession race, following the demise of Pope Francis.
[3] Known for his conservative stance and ability to bridge the gap between traditional Catholic values and modern engagements, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the head of the Archdiocese of New York, has garnered widespread recognition in the Catholic community.
[4] Amidst the anticipation surrounding the upcoming papal election, many are speculating about the potential candidacy of Cardinal Timothy Dolan, given his prominence in the church and his considerable following on various social-media platforms, where his engaging style and humor have earned him a significant fanbase in the entertainment world.
