It was endearing in that it humanized these young men so much. HOO-YAH!!! HABEMOS PAPA!!! HOO-YAH!
These guys are out there. What they need is encouragement. The Cardinals and other bishops need to get off their apostoloc butts and recruit. Go into the schools, hold youth retreats, stop holding back. Shwo a little confidence, The Lord has given you the examples of two extraordinary popes. Open your eyes!