The BBC reports that the Pope, for the moment, will shun a grand papal apartment on the top floor of the Vatican's Apostolic Palace in favour of a modest two-room residence.
However, I dare say his advisers will be pushing hard for him to take up the penthouse, doubtless using "security" concerns" as the lever by which to apply pressure.
Wednesday, 27 March 2013
Tuesday, 19 March 2013
Pope Attends Inaugural Mass
The inauguration Mass for Pope Francis has been held in St Peter's Square in Rome.
The BBC reports that his homily called on global leaders and all people of the world to protect the weak and the poor.
Up to 200,000 people attended the Mass.
The BBC reports that his homily called on global leaders and all people of the world to protect the weak and the poor.
Up to 200,000 people attended the Mass.
Monday, 18 March 2013
Argentina Asks For Papal Intervention Over Falklands
As per Alan Johnston:
"Argentina's President asks for Pope's intervention in the Falklands dispute. Appeal came during talks at the Vatican."This of course is a waste of time, as everyone knows that God is British!
Friday, 15 March 2013
Pope Had A Girlfriend
It seems that in former years, before he became a priest, Pope Francis (Jorge Bergoglio as he then was)
had a girlfriend.
However, he was but 12 at the time and she rebuffed him.
Amalia Damonte claims that a 12 year old Jorge gave her a letter declaring his undying love for her. She is quoted by the Independent:
However, he was but 12 at the time and she rebuffed him.
Amalia Damonte claims that a 12 year old Jorge gave her a letter declaring his undying love for her. She is quoted by the Independent:
“He wrote me a letter telling me that one day he would like to marry me.All of this fits snugly into Pope Francis's "man of the people" credentials being carefully burnished by the Vatican spin machine.
He said that if I didn’t say yes, he would have to become a priest. Luckily for him, I said no!”
Thursday, 14 March 2013
Pope Francis To Mediate On Falklands Dispute?
Cristina Kirchner, the Argentine president, has suggested that Pope Francis
will help mediate on Argentina's dispute with Britain over the
Falkland Islands.
In her dreams!
In her dreams!
Inaugural Mass of Pope Francis
The inaugural mass of Pope Francis will take place next Tuesday (19th March 2013).
Pontifex Pope Francis
Jorge Bergoglio, the Archbishop of Buenos Aires, has been elected by the Conclave of cardinals as the new Pope. He will take the name Francis.
Pope Francis is 76 years old and is a Jesuit.
Pope Francis is 76 years old and is a Jesuit.
Wednesday, 13 March 2013
Seagull On Papal Chimney
The seagull currently standing on top of the Papal chimney needs to be aware that the smoke used to signal the result of the Papal election is loaded with chemicals.
If I were that seagull I would fly away before the vote is cast.
If I were that seagull I would fly away before the vote is cast.
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