Pope Celestine and his selection as Pontiff are a bit of an anomaly in Church history.
Following the death of Pope Nicholas IV in 1292, a Papal Conclave was called. However shortly after convening, it soon became apparent that the group was firmly divided into two factions, those in support of Cardinal Colonna and Cardinal Orsini. After ten days of balloting, and neither candidate coming close to the necessary two-thirds, the location of the conclave was moved to a separate location in Rome. When results proved similar, and a Cardinal died due to illness the location was moved again. And again.
With Rome destabilizing due to a lack of leadership, the Cardinals decided to convene again in Perugia for their own safety and in hopes that distance from the influence of the families of the candidates would produce results. It didn't. Tired of this nonsense, a prominent hermit wrote a letter to the remaining voters promising divine punishment if they didn't get their shit together and elect someone already.
The cardinals, frightened of God s wrath, convened for one last time when a the Dean of the College suddenly shouted, "In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost, I elect brother Pietro di Morrone". The others quickly ratified this statement and sent notice to Pietro di Morrone.
To say the Pope-elect was reluctant to accept his post would be a bit of an understatement. When informed of his election, he promptly told the group "No", believing himself unfit for such a position. He had to be convinced personally by the Kings of Naples and Hungary. Even then, he reportedly tried to flee only to be brought back.
He would later resign, after signing a decree that stated any Pope could resign from the office.
So what if, after being informed of his election, Pope Celestine V successfully manages to flee his hermitage and escape the grasp of the authorities?