It then became necessary to write a "history" (which has undergone a few changes) to "fill in the blanks".
The short answer is: You'll have to ask your Church. And, don't expect an answer.
***What possesses a man to ascend to the heights of such hubris?
I dunno.***
You don’t know why individual men possess hubris to the point of becoming their own Pope? May I ask your reasons?
***The short answer is: You’ll have to ask your Church. And, don’t expect an answer.***
I’m asking you. And you are somewhat correct; I do not expect a cogent answer.