Spoof job ad for Pope on LinkedIn

A sped up version of Vatican TV's recreation of the passage the cardinals will take as they arrive at the conclave to elect the next pope. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

Vatican TV releases a recreation of the passage the cardinals will take as they arrive at the conclave to elect the next pope. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.

Pope Benedict XVI has stepped down, leaving his successor the job of restoring the church's influence in broader society. Source: AP

AS speculation builds over who will be the world's next Pope, the prestigious, holy position has been posted in a spoof job advertisement on LinkedIn.

The spoof job advertisement found on the social networking site, lists infallibility, celibacy and strong problem solving skills as part of the job's requirements.

Not to mention that the person applying will need to work Sundays.

The ad has since been taken down from LinkedIn, but a screen grab of the listing states the Catholic Church is looking for someone who is a born leader, frequent flyer and a steadier of ships.

In its company description it states: "if you haven't heard of us you really don't stand much of a chance. Good luck, and God Speed".

Now let's look at potential candidates for the position.

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