Pope Francis I has suspended Bishop Franz-Peter Tebartz-van Elst of Limburg for pimping out his official residence like some kind of Romish rap star, at a cost estimated to be as much as $55 million. The Vatican press office released a brief statement couching the suspension and investigation in the sort of bureaucratic language that smiles blandly as someone in the background is being hustled out a side door by burly men in nice suits:
The NYT has a few real eye-openers: $474,000 for carpentry and cupboards, and $610,000 for "art". And a photo that sets my gaydar to beeping ... this guy is the Liberace of Limburg.
Damn it! Another reason not to hate the Pope.
Why is it you never hear of this sort of thing out of convents?
Genuflect, genuflect, genuflect!
I really wish I could find a Youtube of the Bishop's Palace in Father Ted- it would fit perfectly here. Especially the orgy.
Hey, Pope, that place you live is not exactly humble, you know?
Ah...but do whatever steps you want <strong>IF</strong> you have cleared them with the Pontiff...
The faithful were only mildly surprised, when he announced that he was going to spend more time with his family.
Damn you!
The NYT has a few real eye-openers: $474,000 for carpentry and cupboards, and $610,000 for &quot;art&quot;. And a photo that sets my gaydar to beeping ... this guy is the Liberace of Limburg.
Wonder if he&#039;s a black bishop or a white one.
Nice work, Francis!
Now, how about letting women be priests, have abortions and use birth control?