Top 10 List of Papal Qualities

(in order of importance)

1. Holiness & Orthodoxy
2. Linguistic ability (fluent Italian; functional Latin; understandable Spanish, English, and French)
3. Good health
4. Productive intellect
5. Basic administrative ability
6. Charisma
7. Election by a two-thirds majority
8. Connection with places where the Church is growing fastest
9. Longevity potential
10. Superb administrative ability