Yes, Cdl. Spellman as pope would be "interesting" (in an unfortunate/scary sense) from a sexuality standpoint. I don't think he would have made it to the papacy, however, for other reasons not related to his pathology. First, I don't think that the Vatican was ready for a new-world Pope, let alone an non-Italian pope. Second, I don't think they'd want to take on a Pope from a major power. It's very unlikely even today that there will be an American Pope in the future. Finally, from what I understand he was a bit of ham and "campaigned" for the job. Maybe that would've turned off the cardinals.