[E. Pluribus Unum]

The guy just says any old thing that pops into his little old head.

[Alex Murphy]

He was asked how he lived with the immense popularity he has generated around the world, evident when crowds chanted his name on the streets of Rio de Janeiro during his first official visit to Brazil last year. “I try to think of my sins, my mistakes, so as not to think that I am somebody,” he said. “Because I know this will last a short time, two or three years, and then (go) to the house of the Father,” he said during an in-flight media conference.

I know a bunch of Catholics who will salivate uncontrollably when they read this.

[ilgipper]

Why do they keep selecting Popes at that age? John Paul II was a tremendous Pope for many years, and now we keep getting the equivalent of one-and-dones. I am not Catholic, but see the importance of a strong and successful Pope leading the church internationally.

[jocon307]

ALREADY?!?!?! He’s worse than Obama. Just take a vaction, Father, that’s what I’d recommend. Get in a little golf, heck you’re already in Italy, have dinner with some scintillating Italians, gelato for desert, life is good.

[jocon307]

Coming back to this thread to say something positive about Pope Francis, per twitchy he called James Foley’s family today with his condolences.

Which is very kindly of him, so good on you padre.

Here is the link:

http://twitchy.com/2014/08/21/nice-gesture-pope-francis-phones-family-of-james-foley/

[married21]

Benedict thought he wasn’t going to last too long, also, IIRC. He lasted longer and did more than he thought he could.

[Old Yeller]

Too bad The clowns in congress don’t ever consider retirement.