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#cardinal-timothy-dolan

The Vatican officially announced the pontiff's decision early Thursday morning, New York time, following days of reports about the impending change. Cardinal Dolan and Bishop Hicks are scheduled to hold a press conference at St. Patrick's Cathedral, the seat of the New York archdiocese, in Midtown, on Thursday. The archdiocese outlined a full day of events between Dolan and Hicks, including meeting with chancery staff and celebrating a Mass with them.

The Thanksgiving food distribution began last week and continues this week, but the event at St. Patrick's is a traditional ceremony designed to draw attention to the effort and inspire others to join in helping meet the need. We filled a food truck with food to feed those without, Cardinal Dolan said near a truck with the words Feeding our Neighbors as well as Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New York and 100 years providing help, creating hope. People are in a generous, charitable mood. Catholic Charities does this all year, every day, all the time.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan is among 10 Americans eligible to vote in next week's Vatican conclave to elect the next pope, but expects fierce competition.