badbobby Loc: Humble Texas

There were two Catholic boys,Timothy Murphy and Antonio Secola.,whose lives paraelled each other in amazing ways
The same year Timothy was born in Ireland,Antonio was born in Sicily
Faithfully they attended parochial school from kindergarten through their senior year in high school
They took their vows to enter into priesthood early in college,and upon graduation were ordained priests
Their careers amazed the world,but it was generally acknowledged that Antonio was just a cut above Timothy in all aspects
Their rise through the ranks of Bishop,Arch Bishop and finally Cardinal was swift to say the leastand the Catholic world knew that when the present Pope died,that either Antonio or Timothy would be selected as Pope
In time the Pope did expireand the College of Cardinals went to work

In less time than anyone expected ,white smoke issued from the chimney in the Popes chapel,and the world waited to see who they had chosen
The whole world ,Catholic,protestant and Secular were surprised to learn that Timothy Murphy was the new Pope
Antonio was devastated.He knew that he was more qualified to lead the Church than was Timothy.
Antonio demanded audience with the Cardinals and questioned their wisdom in their decision
He finally asked "Why Timothy?"
There was dead silence
Finally one old Cardinal rose from his seat and said
"Antonio,we know that you were the most qualified"
again Antonio demanded"Then why Timothy?"
The old Cardinal finally answered
"We just couldn't stand the thought of the leader of the CAtholic Church being called



Popesicola

USAF Major Loc: Sea Bright, NJ

Grooooooan!

Flytier Loc: Wilmington Delaware

arrrrrg

FourchonLa. Loc: Fourchon Louisiana, South Louisiana

You made me read all of that, for that? Jees.

bahmer Loc: Northern Illinois Rockford

rickybrock Loc: Dalton Georgia

You made a old man smile !

JohnG Loc: Long Island NY.

Thats a long joke for such a corny punchline 😄

J in Cleveland Loc: Cleveland, Ohio

As a Catholic with two little ones making there first communion and doing all the teaching myself (virtual curriculum). I know they take a long time to get to the punch line. LOL ! Nice job BB!!!

Graveytrain50 Loc: DFW Area Texas

I liked it. Being catholic myself.

RuffplayOR57 Loc: Klamath Falls, OR

My best friend and his wife are Catholic, and just so happens he and I are going fishing/camping for the next couple days. He’s going to hear this one😁thanks BB

badbobby Loc: Humble Texas

thank you J
anyhow
I like to hear them guys groan