Wanted: Pope, must be tenacious, charisma essential

Cardinals electing the new pope will be looking for a charismatic but tenacious man capable of reuniting a fractious Church, stamping down on scandals, and reigniting faith among the young.

“First of all, we need a pope who knows how to speak to the world — beyond the Catholic world,” said Andrea Tornielli, Vatican expert for La Stampa daily’s ‘Vatican Insider’ insert.

“He needs to be open and understanding, not too inward-looking.”