Cardinal Dolan to Newsmax: Pope Leo Is a ‘Bridge Builder’

Cardinal Dolan to Newsmax: Pope Leo Is a 'Bridge Builder'

Cardinal Dolan to Newsmax: Pope Leo Is a ‘Bridge Builder’

Pope Leo XIV is the “bridge builder” the cardinals look for when selecting a new Pope, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the archbishop of New York, told Newsmax Saturday.

On Thursday, the cardinal electors of the Catholic Church elected Chicago native Robert Prevost, 69, as the first American-born Pope to lead the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. Prevost chose Leo XIV as his papal name.

“Saturday Agenda” host Rob Astorino asked Dolan if politics played any role in Prevost’s election.

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Fanboy Expo July 11th-13th- Knoxville Convention Center

Fanboy Expo July 11th-13th- Knoxville Convention Center

Don’t miss Tennessee’s Largest Pop Culture Event, Fanboy Expo on July 11th-13th, 2025 at the Knoxville Convention Center. Come see why over 30,000 fans have attended our Summer events featuring Celebrity Guests, Comic Industry Pros, Cosplay, Vendors, Live Entertainment and much more!

Painting with a Purpose! (with McLain’s Painting Service)

Painting with a Purpose! (with McLain’s Painting Service)

Update: Congratulations to Childhelp Tennessee (Knoxville Services)! They have won a fresh coat of paint up $10,000 from Sherman Williams and McLain’s Painting! Thanks to all those who nominated their favorite Non-profits as yet again it was an extremely tough decision with many great candidates! Painting of the Childhelp Knoxville location will take place on July 19th by McLain’s Painting.

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