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3. I am picturing two pontiffs in the ring, duking (or poping) it out. LOL!

Mon Feb 11, 2013, 08:03 AM

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So...the Pope is resigning...did any of YOU guys know this was coming? [View all] Ken Burch Feb 2013 OP

Last one to resign, Gregory XII in 1415. CurtEastPoint Feb 2013 #1

I am picturing two pontiffs in the ring, duking (or poping) it out. LOL! CurtEastPoint Feb 2013 #3

At one point, there were three claimants to the papacy. Fortinbras Armstrong Feb 2013 #5

Ah! I see a revival of Celebrity Death Match! mykpart Feb 2013 #14

Not even a bit of post-Mass gossip. CBHagman Feb 2013 #4

I thought it was a joke at first 47of74 Feb 2013 #7

Malachy Prophecies bananas Feb 2013 #8

So if the next Pope is Italian and his name Kingofalldems Feb 2013 #11

No LeftInTX Feb 2013 #9

I am wondering about the timing myself - hedgehog Feb 2013 #10

I'm glad that Law has no part in the next conclave 47of74 Feb 2013 #12

He is 88, I think. demosincebirth Feb 2013 #13

Nope, 81. 47of74 Feb 2013 #16

Nope, we're both wrong. demosincebirth Feb 2013 #18

I was talking about Cardinal Law 47of74 Feb 2013 #19

I remember when he was elected. mykpart Feb 2013 #15

Didn't see this coming. Brigid Feb 2013 #17

Pope Guy Tor_Hershman Feb 2013 #20

Surprised! TommyCelt Feb 2013 #21

Welcome to the Catholicism & Orthodox Christianity Group. No Vested Interest Feb 2013 #22

I was completely shocked; I did not see this coming. Pterodactyl Feb 2013 #23