Celebrating holy mass for the selection of the new pope, their final gathering before the conclave officially begins later today and for the first time not one but two americans earned preconclave discussion as potential names on the electors short list. The americans let their personalities shine and thats getting people to talk about them. Whether its getting the cardinals to talk about them can another thing. Reporter Timothy Dolans charismatic charms made him a darling of the italian media even as hes thought to lead a group of reformers opposed to the bureaucracy. The cardinals in america are fond of him. Hes a very personable person, honest and direct and has a great sense of humor. Reporter the other american contender, 68yearold sean omalley of boston is considered as humble as dolan is gregarious. Thought to be a most important quality for the cardinal electorate. [ speaking a Foreign Language ] omalley prefers the simple habit over more ornate robes and his influence si of sp