Hey is he believes his papacy will be brief. that comes in an interview with a mexican television network. translator: i have the feeling that my pontiff cat will be brief. four or five years, even two or three. two have already passed. to somewhat strange sensation, i have the feeling that the lord has placed me for a short time. but it is just a feeling, and so i have the possibility open. it s been two years since pope francis success pope benedict xvi. senior citizen religious commentator father edward beck says the pope may follow benedict s lead. this is a 78-year-old man. remember when he was 21, he had a piece of his lung remove. he hasn t always been in the best health. he realizes his time is necessarily limited by his age, first of all. remember that pope benedict retired at 8 because he felt he wasn t up to the job anymore.