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DraftBishops: The long (and short) odds on USCCB committee elections

(Don't bet on USCCB elections!)

JD Flynn and Ed. Condon
Nov 10, 2025
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You shouldn’t bet on papal conclaves, episcopal appointments, or USCCB elections, for that matter.

Recently indicted Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanual Clase, who is suspected of rigging in-game pitches for sports gamblers. Credit: Erik Drost/Flickr/wikimedia CC BY SA 2.0

But if you’re tempted, you should know you’re not alone — Catholics were betting o…

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