Well, Pope Francis and his pals are modeling themselves on the Communists. And Communists have to have a Politburo, don’t they?
As the influence increases so does the temptation to misuse it. To the point that Mafiosos can get away with calling themselves pious. So what’s new? Pharisees and Sadducees keep on popping up. All over Christendom. Denominations shouldn’t be bashing one another over this. Pride goes before a fall.