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Old 10-28-2007, 05:00 PM   #1
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So, I thought I had lost this pic. I hadn't seen it in years. Anyway Rox just found it. I was 12 and in the Vatican City with my parents. We lucked into a private audience and all got to meet one on one with him. I'm not a Christian practioner, but it is the Pope and all. I just thought this was cool, and wanted to share.
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Old 10-28-2007, 05:06 PM   #2
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dude don't you know by taking his picture you stole his soul, thereby making you the pope?

I'm pretty sure that's how it works anyway...
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^hahahah

for real though, sweet pic!
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dude don't you know by taking his picture you stole his soul, thereby making you the pope?

I'm pretty sure that's how it works anyway...
So does that mean that the Tpunks have to bow to me now!!!
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You met the Pope!! That's pretty damn crazy dude!!
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So does that mean that the Tpunks have to bow to me now!!!
No, but I think we have to kiss your ring if we're in your presence.
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So does that mean that the Tpunks have to bow to me now!!!
I think so, and if my watching three times of watching Eurotrip has demonstrated anything it is that Jake is right :D

That is awesome Marc!

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awww 12 year old Marc... with the pope! cool!
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that's pretty sweet marc. didn't know you were such a 'good catholic'

either way, what an amazing experience to have
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[quote=jengt;171607]No, but I think we have to kiss your ring if we're in your presence.

Thats funny, in the pic, he was offering me his hand to kiss the ring.

Plus I should mention when I returned to my private catholic school, I had all the nuns telling me I had to become a priest
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either way, what an amazing experience to have
Ditto. I that must have been amazing!! He's a man I really admired and respected... he did a lot for the Church and when he passed away, for some reason it was a pretty big deal to me.

It's such a fantastic experience, and let me tell you: you met one of the men who I actually admire the most. That is just so cool to me!!

And even though he represents nothing to a lot of people, he still was a great human being.
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Ya know, I left my TV on the entire time the light was on in his room in the Vatican City while he was dying. I witnessed the moment the light was turned off. I was touched. I may not be a practicing Christian, but I still have AMAZING respect for John Paul II
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thats pretty awesome
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That's phenomenal. Absolutely amazing part of history!
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Photographic proof that, contrary to popular belief, the Pope does not wear a funny hat.


disclaimer: I'm just kidding, I know he has another hat. and it is quite funny. more funny weird than funny ha-ha
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That's crazy!!
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Wow! That's an amazing picture.
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I forgot to add: the color of the picture denotes your age!!! (Wich in nowadays pictures s very hard to figure out!!


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