text: The most idiotic thing the hierarchy could do would be to try to depose Pope Francis. It would trigger an immediate schism and throw the Church into chaos at a time when it's already struggling to keep its moorings in a rapidly changing world. 
  
  If they really want that smaller, more 'purified' Church they're always clucking about, this is the perfect way to get it. But I doubt they'd think the price was worth it in the long run.