First, I am not catholic and nothing is meant to be insulting, inflammatory, or sacrilegious.
The Pope is I believe chosen by God so God knew this man would be Pope. God has allowed the Pope's favorite team to be like this. Are the Sox the Pope's pain like Paul's ailment? Is the state of the Sox the Pope's penance or a means to keep him humble? If it is to keep him humble, are we screwed in the future? I remember Richard Dotson said the Sox were three players away from winning, "The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost". If we have the Pope are we closer to the other three? Could it be God doesn't care about sports? So many questions......
Again, all this is meant in fun.