Atlanta’s Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory might be in line to replace Cardinal Edward Egan, the Archbishop of New York, according to an article in today’s Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

I found it funny how the article states that “few really know about the secretive church process of selection” then proceeds to tell us all about the details:

The Papal Nuncio, the Vatican’s ambassador to the U.S. begins the process of selection by interviewing priests and possibly lay people in the archdiocese about their perceived needs and condition of the church. He writes a lengthy report, including names of three candidates, which is sent to Rome. A group of cardinals review the report and add their opinions and thoughts and may rank the candidates. They give the information to the Pope. The Pope can choose one of the candidates or select someone who is not on the list. There is no time limit.

I guess it ain’t so secret after all!