I meant no offense with my corrections. almost all of what you said is well informed, much better informed than I am. I just wanted to provide a little context, rather than let people speculate wildly on the reasoning. Francis especially seems to move for reasons we don't understand. Didn't he replace the last head of the CDW at the end of his 5 year term, and replace him with a head scratcher of an appointment? Sarah who?

Plus I was amused by the thought of JP2 appointing Ratzinger's successor. It may not be what you intended, but it is a giggle.