Consider this: Who do you want to lead us?
(say to have Executive powers incl. command of nuclear weapons, and power to wage war)
Requirements to be POTUS: Native of USA, 14 years in residence and 35+ years old. Elected by minority of population.
Requirements to be Pope: Technically none; must be Catholic upon assuming office. Selected by a group of Cardinals of the church.
Requirements for PhD (US): about 7 years of study, a 400+ page dissertation that "contributes to human knowledge"; that then must be examined by experts and defended by the candidate to the experts satisfaction.
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