As Mike mentioned, there were some announcements this morning from Rome about Americans who will soon be cardinals. Among them are Archbishop Raymond Burke of St. Louis, now in the Roman Curia, and D.C.’s Archbishop Weurl. Republican House leader John Boehner, who is Catholic, just sent out his congrats:

In Archbishops Burke and Wuerl, Pope Benedict has selected men of God and loyal servants of the faithful to help lead our church around the world. I am confident that these men of generous spirits and immense gifts will strengthen the bonds of ecumenical friendship in America, continuing the work of so many to protect life and lift up the hearts of the lonely, discouraged, and oppressed. I congratulate them both.