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A Tale Of Two Popes

So…Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II are now Saints. Congratulations. (Is it protocol to congratulate Saints?). The older I get the more nostalgic I get. I can remember the Manchester United FA Cup Final line up from 1958. … Continue reading

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Pope Francis

October 1958…I was 6 years old. I recall my mother telling me that the new Pope was called John….John XXIII. He died in 1963 and Pope PaulVI was elected. Essentially the reign of Pope John was my primary school years. … Continue reading

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