The Holy See is an absolute monarchy run by squabbling old, male, celibate courtiers dominated by one nationality. It is a self-evidently absurd anachronism. Even loyal Catholics now believe it has little to do with faith or justice. Unless the next pope is a moral giant with a clear vision, the whole rotten edifice may just crumble into dust.
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