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Pope Francis has died

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sunshine-o ◴[] No.43750402[source]
Rest in peace.

When I think about it being the Pope is quite a position, probably the most unique in our world?

You have to be:

- A head of state, meaning taking positions though UN votes, etc.

- A "CEO", there is a lot of "business" decision to be taken to run the Vatican and the Church. I mean the Vatican can be seen as a giant museum (no offense) with a lot of people flowing in everyday so that need to be managed.

- But first he is a religious, spiritual leader and has to steer its evolution.

- Many also still see him steering an entire civilisation. Whether you are a Catholic or not, he is at the center of something.

Tough job...

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1. decimalenough ◴[] No.43750536[source]
Minor correction: the Vatican is a UN observer member, meaning it does not have voting rights.