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Francis Takes his Chances

Posted on March 13, 2013 by twitmericks

There is quite an old Argentinian/ Who has a new global dominion/ The pontifex Francis/ Had previous chances/ But now won the conclave’s opinion. ///http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-21777494 There is quite an old Argentinian/Who has a new global dominion/The pontifex Francis/Had previous chances/But … Continue reading →

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Greetings, Pope-Pickers

Posted on March 12, 2013 by twitmericks

100-odd papal electors/ From all geographical sectors/ Are locked in a chapel/ In secret to grapple/ With who runs their board of directors. ///http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-21750661 100-odd papal electors/From all geographical sectors/Are locked in a chapel/In secret to grapple/With who runs their … Continue reading →

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Ex-Benedict

Posted on February 28, 2013 by twitmericks

There was an old fellow in Rome/ In a church with a bloody big dome/ Who said that’s enough/ Of this papacy stuff/ I’m going to veg out at home. ///http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/28/us-pope-resignation-obedience-idUSBRE91R0GO20130228 There was an old fellow in Rome/In a church … Continue reading →

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Cardinal Sins 2

Posted on February 25, 2013 by twitmericks

A Cardinal quit with the hope/ That the conclave to pick a new Pope/ Will not be distracted/ By claims that he acted/ Improperly, having a grope. ///http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/catholic-church-in-turmoil-as-cardinal-keith-obrien-announces-resignation-amid-claims-of-inappropriate-conduct-8509612.html A Cardinal quit with the hope/That the conclave to pick a new … Continue reading →

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Cardinal Sins

Posted on February 24, 2013 by twitmericks

A cardinal known as O’Brien/ Has issued a statement denyin’/ He once was a beast/ To more than one priest/ (He’ll need a defence that’s cast-iron). ///http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/feb/24/pope-considering-response-inappropriate-acts-cardinal ///https://twitter.com/twitmericks/status/305687225486688257

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Papal Twitter Quitter

Posted on February 11, 2013 by twitmericks

There was an old Catholic Pope/ Who felt he could no longer cope/ The papal big hitter/ Had newly joined Twitter/ Which isn’t the reason, I hope. ///http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-21411304 ///https://twitter.com/twitmericks/status/300950956500201472

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Papal Pardon

Posted on December 22, 2012 by twitmericks

The head of the old Holy See/ Has pardoned an ex-employee/ An act of betrayal/ Condemned him to jail/ But now the Pope’s butler is free. ///http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-20824814 The head of the old Holy See/Has pardoned an ex-employee/An act of betrayal/Condemned … Continue reading →

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St Peter’s Tweeter

Posted on December 12, 2012 by twitmericks

The Vatican City’s big hitter/ Is newly converted to Twitter/ So follow the pontiff/ To get what you want if/ It’s blessings, and not a cheap titter. ///http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/dec/12/pope-makes-twitter-debut-languages ///https://twitter.com/twitmericks/status/278844626423656448

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The Pope’s Dope

Posted on October 7, 2012 by twitmericks

A butler employed by the Pope/ Leaked inside pontifical dope/ This act of betrayal/ Resulted in jail/ Which some think a slippery slope. ///http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/oct/07/popes-former-butler-18-months-jail  

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The Pope Spurns Those Who Help Themselves

Posted on June 5, 2012 by twitmericks

A nun who endorsed masturbation/ Came in for the Pope’s condemnation/ His teaching rejects/ DIY or gay sex/ As it doesn’t effect procreation. /// http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/jun/04/vatican-nun-sexual-ethics-book

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