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A Pope’s role is traditionally twofold. On the one hand, the Pope is there to give an example. On the other, he is the one responsible for correcting abuse, and paying attention the shop remains orderly and tidy.

In order to do the first, there’s no need of flexing any hierarchical muscle: a Pope will make clear through his actions what the main points of his pontificate will be, and the others – from the cardinals and bishops down – will take notice of this. This is the easy part.

Where the problems begin is in the second aspect, the normative or prescriptive one. Assuming most Popes – at least most Popes of the modern era – are sincere believers in good faith and sincerely want the best for the Church, this is where the best of men can prove deficient in his role as Pope.

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