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Why are popes old and wrinkly?

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Anonymous

12y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

The cardinals frequently select one of the older and more experienced members of the college to be pope. However, when Pope John Paul II was elected he was only 58 years old. Sometimes, if they are having problems choosing a pope, they might compromise and choose an 'interim' pope, one of their oldest members who will probably serve only a short time hoping that one or two popular leaders emerge during the interim pope's reign.

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9y ago

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