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Old 07-29-2009, 12:11 PM
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Pope says that his guardian angel didn't protect him when he fell and broke his wrist. I feel pretty safe saying that he just actually stepped on something and tripped him and nobody missed their watch on his behalf - he's just another guy when it comes to whether or not you're allowed to not successfully put your feet under you.

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php...show_article=1

As a protestant, I think this is sort of an odd sounding thing. Even as the pope, your non-hokey response would be, "I tripped".

Do people generally believe that an angel is picking when they do and don't fall, or is he just promoting his position?
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Old 07-29-2009, 12:13 PM
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Maybe his ga just pushed him.... did he think of that?

And I agree, that seems like a odd position to hold that he would have angels to keep him from getting scrapes.
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The Pope made a joke.
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Old 07-29-2009, 12:20 PM
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The Pope made a joke.
Does he ever actually do that? If he does, how can you tell?
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Does he ever actually do that? If he does, how can you tell?
A review of confidential Bilderberger files reveal that the Pope is descended from actuaries on both sides. Therefore, you may use the typical techniques for detecting humor.
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A review of confidential Bilderberger files reveal that the Pope is descended from actuaries on both sides. Therefore, you may use the typical techniques for detecting humor.
Does that mean he stares at you after he tells a joke, but doesn't laugh? Until you react? Even if it's 15 minutes?
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Does that mean he stares at you after he tells a joke, but doesn't laugh? Until you react? Even if it's 15 minutes?
They call it the Holy See.
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Papal jokes are infallibly funny.
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Well, only if he's joking ex cathedra.
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