I was thinking about the Pope’s stance on capital punishment. Previously for; now against.
Theory: Previously it might have been a good tool to permanently silence enemies. Now maybe he doesn’t want to risk a death sentence for himself or other cabal members.
No theory: How does ex-Pope Benedict fit into the story? White hat? Black hat? No hat?
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He wears a slightly used white mitre....unless Frankie took that away too. Actually, I think P. Benjamin was forced out, so his hat is whiter than Frank's.