Unfortunately, Benedict is too old now.
I really wish it could have been Cardinal Arinze, of Nigeria, but he’s 85 now. He’s probably one of the most conservative Cardinals, and a Pope from Africa would have sent a powerful message.
There are a handful of good “young” ones out there.
What has Frankie done? He put real a-holes in charge of everything, demoting and slandering the very best. Morale is the lowest it has ever been, with priests and the faithful.
No one says Benedict can't put together a trusted group to do all his responsibilities to where he never has to leave his room. Kinda like his very own Q team.