Pope Benedict made his final public appearance before retiring today, and people are already buzzing about who will replace him.

But how do you become the new pope? What qualifications do you need? It’s simple: be Catholic, non-married, and a man.

Historically, it’s helped if you’re also a cardinal, but since that isn’t a hard and fast rule, really, why SHOULDN’T Richard Simmons get the gig?

Check out potential pope Richard, and our other four candidates right here:

[5 UNCONVENTIONAL CATHOLICS THAT COULD BECOME THE NEW POPE]

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