A fascinating article at Whispers in the Loggia.
This part I found interesting, also:
Under usual circumstances, the US appointment docket will likely see a bit of movement between the days following this weekend's USCCB meeting in Orlando and mid-July's effective suspension of Vatican business for the summer. (For the record, as of this writing, eight American dioceses stand vacant, with another ten whose ordinaries are serving past the retirement age of 75 and holding on for successors.
Eight vacant dioceses and ten dioceses soon to see changes. Benedict XVI will have quite an impact on the American church if the Vatican fills these sees in a timely manner. I can only think his changes will be for the good.