"A Look at Some Previous Pope Benedicts"

Pope Benedict Ursa (421-444) AKA “Gentle Benedict”

Not much is known about this man, other than the fact that he was the first Pope to shit in the woods.

Carmelita Pope Benedict (1951–1958), one of the secret, infamous female Popes, rumored to have dated James Dean and widely popular in Vatican City for singalongs of such hits as “Cry Me a River” and “C’mon-a My House.”

Pope Benedicts III and IV (890-892). Siamese twins joined at the neck and simultaneously elected to the papacy, they were reknowned for their abilities at Turkish clog dancing and cross-stitch. Killed in a bizarre cock-fighting incident.

Pope Benedict XXX (2003-2004?), all references to this infamous Pope were purged due to him allegedly holding orgies in the Vatican.

PT

Brilliant.

Thanks for the info, everyone.

–Cliffy

Eve, I must be particularly stupid today, 'cause you darn near whooshed me at first. :slight_smile:

I’m very amused with the whole thread.

Wasn’t he the same pope who implored non-Catholics, “Don’t Be That Way”?

I guess my version was too subtle, eh?

Yours was good, but Rufus gets the prize for the inclusion of “Gentle Benedict.” :wink:

–Cliffy

Pope Benedict Arnold: 1187-1188: Sold out the Vatican to the Jews. Was hung for his offense.

Pope Ben, 'e dicked!

Pope Benedict VI “Dover” … nah, I can’t do it.

Now that I think of it, make that:

Pope Benedict LXIX “Dover”

Pope Benedict VIIII (1883) - Laughed out of Rome for his inability to use Roman numerals correctly.

Pope Benedict the Stein (1432 - 1342)

Most noted for his attempted vestmment changes, such as the viking helmet for the mitre.

Pope Jack Bennydict IV (NBC, Tues. night). Added signifiacntly to the Vatican’s gold supply and built the famous underground vault in which it is kept. Known for his bad violin playing and his close relationship with Cardinal Rochester. One of the youngest Popes, he was only 39 at the time of his accession (and, oddly, was still 39 when he died 24 years later).

Hmmm…sounds like a miracle. Has the process of naming him a saint started yet?

I don’t know, I’ll ask. “Oh, Rochester . . .”

Well, you obviously don’t know Jack! Saint Jack, that is. :wink:

Pope Benedict Harold Hagrid XXI: 1173-1199: known has Bennie Ha HA and his love of oriental style foods and geisha girls.