Betting On The New Pope

A remarkably relaxed Ian Paisley answered questions from the press yesterday at his campaign headquarters in Ballymena. To the great surprise of those present he seemed to show as much interest in the election soon to take place in Rome as in his own election campaign. After declaring that the DUP would consolidate its position as the dominant unionist party, and that no deal could take place without his consent, he went on to discuss the papal election.

"I remember the happy years I spent in the European Parliament in Brussels with great affection. It was a wonderful opportunity to get to know people from different backgrounds, cultures and of all religions and none. One of my fellow MEPs from Italy told me about this splendid fellow from his country, a Cardinal Ruini, and how admired he was by his compatriots. Although of course I don't bet myself, I have asked a friend to invest £1,000 with Paddy Power at 20/1. I would urge anyone in a position to influence the conclave to support this man".

"Ulster will remain in my hands, and Rome will be in Ruini's".
 
No news yet of a new pope, but I'm told a beaming Mrs Doyle has just brought in her 25th platter of sandwiches.
 
Ahgowangowangowangowan...

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Ennio Antonelli at 70/1 is a nice bet,
considering that i heard in the radio yesterday, a prophecy (not from nostradamus) said, the nex pope will be seen in the sign of the olive.
for mundan people this may hint to Monsignore Martini, but more realistically its Antonelli, Archbishop of Florence, who has the olive branch as personal symbol.
of course i dont believe in prophecies, but i took the 70/1 anyway ...
 
If olives are the clue, what about Roman Proddy, former President of the European Commission and ex-leader of the Olivo formation in Italy? With a name like that he could bring the Reformation full circle.
 
There is a guy down by the Railway Station here in Köln who thinks that he is in with a chance.
 
For goodness sake Ardross.

I think that it was compulsory for children to be in the Hitler Youth.

You are guilty of discrimination on the grounds of age and nationality!
 
Adross.
The New Teatament is quite old,but the message is still valid.


Edited to reflect the removal of racial content in the Original post by ARDROSS.
 
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