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Next Pope Betting And Odds Has Punters Confused
Friday 22 October 2010 at 14:39
 The favourite Cardinal to succeed Pope Benedict whose visit to the UK was such a success is Nigerian Cardinal Francis Arinze at 2/1, yet bookmakers Paddy Power have a book on which country the new pope will come from and they have Italy as the 7/4 favourite! So the shrewd and holy amongst you could back both options and make a profit if either wins, but you will need to go with gods speed before the prices change.
An Italian Pope
The support for the next Pope to be an Italian comes on the back of the current Pope appointing ten which is almost half of Pope Benedict XVI's new twenty-four strong consistory from Italy. At the end of 2010 a total of 25 of the 120 voting-age Cardinals will be Italian.If they vote patriotically then an Italian may get the top job. There has not been an Italian Pope for 32 years and many think the next Pope will come from the home of the Catholic Church.
The (Paddy) Power And The Glory
Sharon McHugh, spokesperson for Paddy Power who have their ears to the pulpit, said “This is great news for the Italian's who, after 32 years, are longing to see one of their own back in the Vatican.” Amongst those favoured Italians are Cardinal Angelo Scola from Venice at 6/1 with Paddy Power and Dionigi Tettamanzi at 12/1 with Paddy Power. For a full list of Next Pope candidates visit Paddy Power who do not offer divine intervention but will give you £100 in free bets as a new customer.
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