Diane at Te Deum Laudamus has already posted on this new. The New York Times says:
It is the first time since the 1960s that a sitting vice president was on the ballot for conference president and lost. The outcome is the latest sign that the American bishops — divided over how best to uphold Roman Catholic orthodoxy — favor a more aggressive approach.
Dolan's election appears to be being interpreted as indicating that the Bishops favour a confident (= "aggressive" in NY Times-speak) and clear presentation of the Catholic faith on key social and moral issues.
Read more at Te Deum which will be updated
Hurray! Dolan is Archbishop! and he does indeed rock! Plus, it's a victory for Jollies everywhere.
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