Before you kill me, hear me out.
Pope Michael is not that bad. Except for having himself elected pope, he is actually very sound on Catholic doctrine, from what I've read. He means well. He might be a bit emotional, and makes some bad prudential decisions, but his heart is in the right place. Sound familiar? I've seen this happen with other bishops and priests as well.
It does describe Fr. Pfeiffer though. Sticking to his own little group, writing off everyone who won't work with him, feeling sorry for himself when the majority doesn't follow him, being a down-to-earth American man, starting a New Rome in the heart of the USA, etc.