Point. But I see Frank's homo Cardinals as being less likely to make a "mistake" than conservative Cardinals, they certainly know who their fellow butt muchering sj warriors are. I also find it less likely that he accidentally appointed many good Cardinals while JP and Ben surely let some fags slip in.
I seem to recall that Frank was definitely on the "Papabili" list for 2013, perhaps not at the tip top but he was on it. And at least one guy older than him for on it too, Cardinals are worse than Senators.
Here's what an article said from Business Insider.
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio AP Country: Argentina
Position: Archbishop of Buenos Aires
Age: 75
Likelihood: 16/1 according to Paddy Power.
What His Election Would Mean: Social Justice moves to the front of the Church's concerns. He'd also carry out a humble papacy. Say goodbye to Benedict's ostentation in papal clothing.
Reasons He'll Get Elected: Bergoglio was rumored to be the (weak) second place finisher in the conclave of 2005.
Reasons He Might Not Get Elected: His "moment" seems to be over.
Supposedly other main vote getters were Angelo Scola (Italy), Marc Ouellet (Canada) and Odilo Scherer (Brazil)
BTW I discovered that while Popes need to Priests and Bishops but they do not actually need to be Cardinals (it's unlikely non Cardinals will be considered however, these dudes elect from within). So if a Priest who was not a bishop was selected he would be ordained a bishop prior to unpopement but wouldn't need to be made a Cardinal. Cardinals of course don't need to be bishops but I don't think there are many of those and most are very old and thus none have been electors in recent conclaves.
I saw a cool movie about a Papal Conclave, it was called......oh "The Conclave".
What you youse guys make of this ?