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11. Because his neck was too frail to uphold the papal crown and his

Mon Feb 11, 2013, 07:03 PM

Feb 2013

body too weak to support those papal vestments. Even with the support of the papal mace, he just couldn't dress for his role any longer.

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Why did the pope retire? [View all] Hamlette Feb 2013 OP

Not sure I care. Buzz Clik Feb 2013 #1

I hope he gets exposed for what he truly is Politicalboi Feb 2013 #2

He wasn't a hat person... Earth_First Feb 2013 #3

Could it be because he was the BlueStreak Feb 2013 #4

worn out from coverage of the Pope-aratzi ?.......... oldhippydude Feb 2013 #5

The Church knows it's time for a makeover. frogmarch Feb 2013 #6

Sadly, it maybe a case of follow the money DODI Feb 2013 #9

Too pooped to pope? nt SeattleVet Feb 2013 #10

Because his neck was too frail to uphold the papal crown and his japple Feb 2013 #11

He just needs a papal neck brace and a scooter rightsideout Feb 2013 #12

Maybe the hat is just really fucking uncomfortable. Glassunion Feb 2013 #13

Meh! Does it even matter? longship Feb 2013 #14

Last year there was a leaked assassination report. FedUpWithIt All Feb 2013 #15