Next pope will probably be significantly worse.
This one was remarkably progressive and has infuriated nearly the entirety of conservative/reactionary Christianity. They will do everything to ensure one of them will become the next pope.
At least the German Catholic church may decide to split away from the Vatican. Their relationship is already hanging on by a thread and a reactionary pope may push it over the edge.
German Catholics wanting to split? Lutherans might be having a laugh
To be fair, lots have happened in a few centuries.
Only the good die young.
He’s 88, so the implication of your comment is left as an exercise for the reader
He’s the leader of a worldwide cult responsible for the pain and suffering of millions. He’s a cunt, and, like his religion, he’s taken too long to die.
Why would god do this?
“Because he supported gays and is anti Trump” -American Catholics probably.
Meh, as pointless as the British Royal family