Fortunately the Papacy hasn’t had any real temporal power in around 500 years . . . .
Also, remember John Paul I, the “Smiling Pope”? He was beloved by just about everyone (except perhaps a small sub-set of Vatican insiders), and was far more of a traditionalist than, say, Bank-O Frank-O. He died mysteriously very soon after being elected (I think 28 days?).
So an election isn’t necessarily a guarantee . . .
Maybe this Pope will have a bad May?
Hmm, I thought there was a Q drop with something about Pope having a bad May. Can’t find it.
Some very interesting drops, though.
You are right on all points.