Jimh 4 Posted February 25, 2005 Some of the Vatican's statements reported >here< are a lot more low key than previous statements. The last time they were saying everything was fine and he'd be up and about in no time. Now they are using words and phrases like "serene" and "a positive way". I suspect Jesus will be wanting him for a sunbeam shortly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VileBody 11 Posted February 25, 2005 Am I the only one who's noticed that HH, Mr Numero Uno on the List, had a tracheotemy this morning?? Thread on the List seems to be broken... Is something on this site now sacred? I think we should be told! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Our Sole 5 Posted February 25, 2005 You will find the discussion about the pope here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VileBody 11 Posted February 25, 2005 Yeah - sorry about that - having a f*ckwit day... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerberus 303 Posted February 25, 2005 Sounds like he's going to be out of action for quite a while, for one thing he's been advised not to speak for several days. Who's going to be poping in his place? Does he have a deputy, a vice-pope as it were? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mortician 2 Posted February 25, 2005 Sounds like he's going to be out of action for quite a while, for one thing he's been advised not to speak for several days. Who's going to be poping in his place? Does he have a deputy, a vice-pope as it were? Does the vice pope have a different scope of responsibilities, aided by the Sisters of the Negotiable Virtues?? On the tracheotomy thing, surely it's a big risk as he's been looking as if he's slowly deflating, perhaps he's going to become a papal whoopie cushion! {topics merged} Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josco 49 Posted February 25, 2005 Sounds like he's going to be out of action for quite a while, for one thing he's been advised not to speak for several days. Who's going to be poping in his place? Does he have a deputy, a vice-pope as it were? Poping. A new verb. Would you conjugate it please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cerberus 303 Posted February 25, 2005 je pope I am the Pope tu popes you are the Pope il pope he is the Pope nous popons We are the Popes vous popez you are the Pope(s) ils popent they are the Popes see also: le sommet des Popes top of the Popes Now look what you've started! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Oates 21 Posted February 25, 2005 je pope I am the Popetu popes you are the Pope il pope he is the Pope ******* nous popons We are the Popes vous popez you are the Pope(s) ils popent they are the Popes *******elle pope Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lospalmas7 12 Posted February 25, 2005 That learned me a new word. Historicity! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest IYG Posted February 26, 2005 Anyone else notice that on the homepage of DL is says that there are 0 posts about the Pope? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuber Mirum 125 Posted February 26, 2005 I wonder what all those people lighting candles and fervently praying for the Holy Father are expecting to happen? I don't want to sound cynical, but I wouldn't personally hold out much hope that divine intervention is going to return His Holiness to the rude health of former years. I doubt they are praying for God to bring a swift and merciful relief to his suffering on earth, which would be the humane alternative. He's an old man and very sick. Old, sick men tend to die sooner rather than later. I would be very surprised indeed if he lived for ever, as some Catholics seem to be genuinely hoping. No other pope has managed it yet as far as I'm aware, infallible or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuber Mirum 125 Posted February 26, 2005 That learned me a new word. Historicity! Turns out that's a real word as used by brainy people. Quite a useful one too. I thought it was one of those pseudo-words, beloved of US-Americans and neither necessary nor desirable for sentient human communication. Like "normalcy". Live and learn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lospalmas7 12 Posted February 26, 2005 Anyone else notice that on the homepage of DL is says that there are 0 posts about the Pope? yeah. I tried to raise this point in a charming and friendly manner a couple of days ago: The link to this page from the main list is broken. Fix it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted February 26, 2005 He's an old man and very sick. Old, sick men tend to die sooner rather than later. Let's not forget that he is also in the advanced, and terminal, stage of Parkinson's. It is very likely that part of the reason for his tracheotomy is the fact that Parkinson's has damaged his upper larynx. If that is the case, one has to wonder how long before if effects his heart or kidneys. I am not at all buying what the vatican has been saying!!! There is no such thing as an elective tracheotomy. Doctors do not go around saying, gee wouldn't it be fun to cut a hole in this old man's throat!!! It is most likely that the Pope will not have the tracheotomy tube removed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest iain smith Posted February 26, 2005 the Pope is deteriorating.HE WILL MISS HIS SUNDAY BLESSING FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER TOMOROW.that is a very sigbificant event..this would ony ever happen if the pope was in the final days of his life it has always been said.I expect an announcement that the pope has died at any moment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted February 27, 2005 the Pope is deteriorating.HE WILL MISS HIS SUNDAY BLESSING FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER TOMOROW.that is a very sigbificant event..this would ony ever happen if the pope was in the final days of his life it has always been said.I expect an announcement that the pope has died at any moment. I don't know if the pope is at "death's door" yet, but I agree he is not in good shape at all. I don't expect him to die tommorow or anything, but he is nearing death. I am guessing he's got a few weeks maybe a few months at the most. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Our Sole 5 Posted February 27, 2005 Perhaps the Catholics are hoping that he will follow the footsteps of his boss just in time for Easter...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BluesDragon 0 Posted February 27, 2005 Pope Waves From A Window Apparently being able to wave is reassuring. I totally agree with what Notapotato said. What are the Catholics hoping will happen? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted February 27, 2005 Perhaps the Catholics are hoping that he will follow the footsteps of his boss just in time for Easter...... That's odd you should say that, I was thinking the same thing. I could see the vatican trying to keep him alive (is he really alive though?) till then. I mean he can't die in lent, an Easter death would be so much more meaningful Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terminator 13 Posted February 28, 2005 In honour of the event, I hear they are going to rename the oesophagus as the "windpope". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
honez 79 Posted February 28, 2005 I'd have thought that, being God's right-hand-man here on earth, he'd be fizzing at the bung-hole to meet up with JC and the crew. If he truely believes what he preaches then how come he's hangin' on for the long haul? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Our Sole 5 Posted February 28, 2005 I'd have thought that, being God's right-hand-man here on earth, he'd be fizzing at the bung-hole to meet up with JC and the crew.If he truely believes what he preaches then how come he's hangin' on for the long haul? Perhaps he is trying to make sure he has the longest forum on this site before departing......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest One Man Jury Posted February 28, 2005 In honour of the event, I hear they are going to rename the oesophagus as the "windpope". So that's why he's called `Your Holiness'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terminator 13 Posted February 28, 2005 Man Puts Hole in Pope Wow! What a headline...... Has Michael jackson been spotted in Rome??????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
