text: The title is irrelevant.  It has no effect whatsoever on the fact that we are human and live with the One Big Certainty that we are mortal, and that we ingest, digest, and excrete.  Furthermore: it is high time for the RCC to divest itself from all trappings of an Imperial Roman court.  Hence Mr (or, In German: Herr) Müller (which is perhaps the most ordinary of names in Germany).  And Bishop Francis of Rome.  Yet: I am still so catholicity-imbibed that I use the term Pope as well, mindful of the fact that the Cops have a Pope too.  But, in regards to the RCC, Bishop of Rome is the more Christian one.  Not Pontifex, which was used by Roman Emperors.  I would not mind if one could still be made a cardinal, but no crimson hat and dress and all that is necessary for that.  As for Princes of the Church, I would welcome Princesses as well - female ones, as there are plenty male of them already.  Confession: Tongue in cheek.  I request mirthful absolution.  Mea hiccupa.