As was the case with the lead-up to the conclaves of 2005 and 2013, the lead-up to the most recent conclave saw numerous ‘celebrities’, ‘experts’ and ‘religious commentators’ pontificate (pun intended) on what the next pope should do. Invariably, their refrain was that the Catholic Church needs a leader who ‘will bring the Church in line with the times’, especially on issues such as the ordination of women, LGBT rights and climate change.
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