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Cardinal Timothy Michael Dolan, born {{Birth date and age|1950|2|6}}, is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church, serving as Archbishop of New York since 2009 and elevated to cardinal by Pope Benedict XVI in 2012. Ordained a priest in 1976 for the Archdiocese of Saint Louis and consecrated a bishop in 2001, he served as auxiliary bishop of Saint Louis (2001–2002), Archbishop of Milwaukee (2002–2009), and president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (2010–2013). His conservative theology, reflected in his motto "Ad Quem Ibimus" ("To Whom Shall We Go"), emphasizes traditional doctrine, opposition to abortion and same-sex marriage, and evangelization, earning him prominence among U.S. Catholics but criticism for his handling of abuse cases.<ref name="Web14">{{cite web |url=https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/documentation/cardinals_biographies/cardinal_dolan.html |title=Biography of Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan |publisher=Vatican Press Office |date=2025-04-24 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref><ref name="Post4">{{cite web |url=https://t.co/6p1k4L2XAf |title=Cardinal Dolan on abortion |publisher=Cardinal_Dolan |date=2024-04-23 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref> Dolan participated in the 2013 conclave that elected Pope Francis and, at age 75, is eligible for the 2025 conclave following Francis’ death on April 21, 2025, as one of eight U.S. electors among 135 cardinals, with the conclave set to begin May 7, 2025, in the Sistine Chapel.<ref name="Web0">{{cite web |url=https://nigerianobservernews.com/2025/04/18-african-among-cardinals-to-elect-new-pope/ |title=18 African among Cardinals to elect new Pope |publisher=Nigerian Observer |date=2025-04-24 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref><ref name="Web4">{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/28/conclave-elect-new-pope-7-may-vatican |title=Conclave to elect new pope to start on 7 May, Vatican says |publisher=The Guardian |date=2025-04-28 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref><ref name="Post2">{{cite web |url=https://t.co/8v2XwL8qIN |title=Cardinal Dolan eligible for conclave |publisher=archny |date=2025-04-22 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref>
'''Cardinal Timothy Michael Dolan''', born {{Birth date and age|1950|2|6}}, is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church, serving as Archbishop of New York since 2009 and elevated to cardinal by Pope Benedict XVI in 2012. Ordained a priest in 1976 for the Archdiocese of Saint Louis and consecrated a bishop in 2001, he served as auxiliary bishop of Saint Louis (2001–2002), Archbishop of Milwaukee (2002–2009), and president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (2010–2013). His conservative theology, reflected in his motto "Ad Quem Ibimus" ("To Whom Shall We Go"), emphasizes traditional doctrine, opposition to abortion and same-sex marriage, and evangelization, earning him prominence among U.S. Catholics but criticism for his handling of abuse cases.<ref name="Web14">{{cite web |url=https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/documentation/cardinals_biographies/cardinal_dolan.html |title=Biography of Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan |publisher=Vatican Press Office |date=2025-04-24 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref><ref name="Post4">{{cite web |url=https://t.co/6p1k4L2XAf |title=Cardinal Dolan on abortion |publisher=Cardinal_Dolan |date=2024-04-23 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref> Dolan participated in the 2013 conclave that elected Pope Francis and, at age 75, is eligible for the 2025 conclave following Francis’ death on April 21, 2025, as one of eight U.S. electors among 135 cardinals, with the conclave set to begin May 7, 2025, in the Sistine Chapel.<ref name="Web0">{{cite web |url=https://nigerianobservernews.com/2025/04/18-african-among-cardinals-to-elect-new-pope/ |title=18 African among Cardinals to elect new Pope |publisher=Nigerian Observer |date=2025-04-24 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref><ref name="Web4">{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/28/conclave-elect-new-pope-7-may-vatican |title=Conclave to elect new pope to start on 7 May, Vatican says |publisher=The Guardian |date=2025-04-28 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref><ref name="Post2">{{cite web |url=https://t.co/8v2XwL8qIN |title=Cardinal Dolan eligible for conclave |publisher=archny |date=2025-04-22 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref>


Dolan’s charismatic media presence and conservative advocacy, including his 2024 praise for Donald Trump’s resilience and criticism of Democratic abortion policies, have made him a favorite among traditionalists, with some X posts suggesting him as a papal candidate.<ref name="Post3">{{cite web |url=https://t.co/3i5wJkhxBx |title=Cardinal Dolan on Trump |publisher=Cardinal_Dolan |date=2024-07-15 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref><ref name="Post5">{{cite web |url=https://t.co/Vf2xjeq0vH |title=Cardinal Dolan as papabile |publisher=CatholicVote |date=2025-04-21 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref> However, his handling of abuse allegations in Milwaukee and New York, including a 2018 lawsuit alleging cover-up, and geopolitical concerns about an American pope limit his candidacy in a conclave dominated by Francis’ progressive appointees (108 of 135 electors), with frontrunners like Pietro Parolin and Luis Antonio Tagle favored.<ref name="Post0">{{cite web |url=https://t.co/3eO3jmtmW8 |title=Cardinal Dolan abuse lawsuit |publisher=NYCLU |date=2018-07-02 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref><ref name="Web17">{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/27/lobbying-next-pope-heats-up-outcome-less-predictable |title=Lobbying for next pope heats up, with outcome less predictable than ever |publisher=The Guardian |date=2025-04-27 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref> His academic background from the Pontifical North American College informs his pastoral approach. As an active cardinal, Dolan’s influence in the 2025 conclave lies in his vote and conservative advocacy, though his nationality and controversies reduce his papal prospects.<ref name="Web0" /><ref name="Post2" />
Dolan’s charismatic media presence and conservative advocacy, including his 2024 praise for Donald Trump’s resilience and criticism of Democratic abortion policies, have made him a favorite among traditionalists, with some X posts suggesting him as a papal candidate.<ref name="Post3">{{cite web |url=https://t.co/3i5wJkhxBx |title=Cardinal Dolan on Trump |publisher=Cardinal_Dolan |date=2024-07-15 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref><ref name="Post5">{{cite web |url=https://t.co/Vf2xjeq0vH |title=Cardinal Dolan as papabile |publisher=CatholicVote |date=2025-04-21 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref> However, his handling of abuse allegations in Milwaukee and New York, including a 2018 lawsuit alleging cover-up, and geopolitical concerns about an American pope limit his candidacy in a conclave dominated by Francis’ progressive appointees (108 of 135 electors), with frontrunners like Pietro Parolin and Luis Antonio Tagle favored.<ref name="Post0">{{cite web |url=https://t.co/3eO3jmtmW8 |title=Cardinal Dolan abuse lawsuit |publisher=NYCLU |date=2018-07-02 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref><ref name="Web17">{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/27/lobbying-next-pope-heats-up-outcome-less-predictable |title=Lobbying for next pope heats up, with outcome less predictable than ever |publisher=The Guardian |date=2025-04-27 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref> His academic background from the Pontifical North American College informs his pastoral approach. As an active cardinal, Dolan’s influence in the 2025 conclave lies in his vote and conservative advocacy, though his nationality and controversies reduce his papal prospects.<ref name="Web0" /><ref name="Post2" />
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