[Hildy]

I'm wondering why a younger pope couldn't have been found to rule a longer time, say a pope in his 50s who probably could rule about 30 years.

I heard an explanation for this on Fox news several weeks ago. It was said that after a long-reigning Pope, sometimes they'll go for someone old who they know won't be around for a long time and this gives them a chance to really search for someone who will be Pope for a long time. I'm just reporting.

[pistolpackinannie]

it isn't always wise to repeat what you hear, unless of course you are listening to God ;)