Irish or Italian

[Musky]

IRISH OR ITALIAN ...

There were two Catholic boys, Timothy Murphy and Antonio Secola, whose lives paralleled each other in amazing ways. In the same year Timothy was born in Ireland, Antonio was born in Italy.

Faithfully they attended parochial School from kindergarten through their senior year in high school. They took their vows to enter the priesthood early in college, and upon graduation, became priests.

Their careers had come to amaze the world, but it was generally

acknowledged that Antonio Secola was just a wee cut above Timothy Murphy in all respects.

Their rise through the ranks of Bishop, Archbishop and finally Cardinal was swift to say the least and the Catholic world knew

that when the present Pope died, it would be one of the two who would become the next Pope.

In time the Pope did die, and the College of Cardinals went to work. In less time than anyone had expected, white smoke rose from the chimney and the world waited to see whom they had chosen.

The world, Catholic, Protestant and secular, was surprised to learn that Timothy Murphy had been elected Pope!

Antonio Secola was beyond surprise. He was devastated,because even with all of Timothy's gifts, Antonio knew he was just a bit better qualified.

With gall that shocked the Cardinals,Antonio Secola asked for a private session with them in which he candidly asked:"Why Timothy ?"

After a long silence, an old Cardinal took pity on the bewildered man and rose to reply.

"We knew you were the better of the two, but we just could not bear the thought of the leader of the Roman Catholic Church being called POPE SE-COLA !

[Áine]

Very good

[GrumpysWife]

All I can say is:

[rocket]

Can't blame them, I'm not much of a pope se fan either.

[Brother_Bliss]

we just could not bear the thought of the leader of the Roman Catholic Church being called POPE SE-COLA !

[Musky]

Wow, my joke rated a GIF file from Dismal! I have not seen him use one in a long time! I feel so special! )'>

[Brother_Bliss]

I was moved :-P

[Qapla]

Well, I would rather have the bed thought less of then the soda, so if they had to choose one for a Pope, they got it right -

[Musky]

Well, I would rather have the bed thought less of then the soda, so if they had to choose one for a Pope, they got it right -

I guess I don't understand this John, what "bed"?

[Joey]

Well, I would rather have the bed thought less of then the soda, so if they had to choose one for a Pope, they got it right -

I guess I don't understand this John, what "bed"?

I think he means a Murphy bed....one of those beds that you pull down from the wall....usually they a mirror on the underside of them....like the Bethelites have in the Sands building in NY.

[Qapla]

That's exactly what I was referring to ... just wanted to see if anyone else would get it