How long until there is a black pope?

You're only, you know, half right.

 

Fuzzy Zoeller on the prospect of Cardinal Francis Arinze of Nigeria becoming the next pope:

"So, you know what you guys do when he gets in here? You pat him on the back and say congratulations and enjoy it and tell him not serve fried chicken next year. Got it?"

 

Generally speaking, we don't get a new pope every four years. Makes it harder and a bit more exclusive of a club.

 

And his son played hoops at Wake Forest.

 

I'd be surprised if I didn't see a Hispanic pope at some point in my lifetime.

 

At the bottom of the pool?

{ducking behind f_b}

 

This guy's son is wondering, why shouldn't there be a black pope?

 

The Catholic Church's growth markets are Africa and Latin America. A black or Hispanic pope within a century would not be a shock.

 

How about a gay Pope

 

how long until there is a black, lesbian pope?

 

There already is one.

Here she is with one of her earthly messengers.