[redhead]

I believe part of the answer is that the Jesuits don’t usually “seek” higher office. I think I have only seen one Jesuit bishop, a monsignor, and the rest were priests. it’s unusual for a Jesuit to be in an office high enough for consideration. This is not the only reason, obviously. And I am only speaking from my own experience. Numbers could be different worldwide.

[Rashputin]

I agree. In fact, it looks like the only reason this Pope ever became a Cardinal was because Benedict XVI knew that would checkmate the anti-Catholic politicians in Argentina and move Bergoglio back from the boondocks. Benedict knew he had a spine and wanted him back where he could do the most good is what it seems like.

From everything I've read, Bergoglio was quite content to be teaching out in the boondocks.