NEW YORK
New York Post
By ANTONIO ANTENUCCI and BETH DEFALCO
From With Post Wire Services
Anyone who believes Timothy Cardinal Dolan has a chance of becoming the next pope is smoking funny cigarettes — so says Dolan.
At St. Patrick’s Cathedral yesterday, Dolan was asked about rumors that he would be named the first American pope when the College of Cardinals convenes next month to select Pope Benedict’s successor.
“I’d say those are only from people smoking marijuana,” Dolan said.
When Benedict stunned the world last week by saying he would resign on Feb. 28, it was expected the Vatican conclave to choose the next pope would be held a couple of weeks later.
But now, there are indications it will be moved up because there is no period of mourning, as there would be for a deceased pope.
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