One day he is nobody. Next day a bunch of nobody geriatric clowns in red dresses elect him pope. He takes possession of the magical white beanie and all of a sudden politicians and celebs are lined up to fawn over him.
Does anyone else find that creepy and insane?
Updoot to vote "yes" in my unofficial poll!
It depends on the area too. The local catholic church in my area has struggled with their congregation. The priests actually, push the people to have their relationship directly with God, and not treat the priests any longer as a go between.
This has been going on for several decades. Unfortunately, so many people are conditioned to be lazy and left there salvation be managed through the priesthood, they struggle to comprehend they need to have that personal relationship.