https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2013/02/16/the-case-for-picking-an-american-pope/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 08:33:41 -0400<![CDATA[But now, after Benedict’s stunning announcement of his impending “renunciation” of the papacy, the notion of a made-in-the-U.S.A. pontiff seems less outlandish. The papabili-watchers are looking at Cardinal Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York, as a credible contender. Indeed, Las Vegas oddsmakers are giving Dolan 25-to-1 odds on becoming the first American Holy Father.]]>Sat, 16 Feb 2013 20:55:52 -0500<![CDATA[Allahpundit]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2013/02/16/the-case-for-picking-an-american-pope-n100193