Sure, it’s sordid and irreverent. But it’s always interesting to see what Catholicism inspires…
Battle Pope
July 8, 2008 by at 6:15 am
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Matthew,
Oh, no, it’s wonderful – it’s the ultramontanist poster child!
I love it!
Is it available in a gilt-framed wall-sized edition perfect for the front parlor or hallway of the house where visitors are sure to see it and be rendered speechless…?
Ha!
JOB
Matthew,
The cigarette, by the way, did not go unnoticed!
Great stuff!
JOB
JOB
Mine is sandwiched neatly between my picture of Padre Pio and the Divine Mercy.
It’s the figure of Christ off to the side that is scandalous. The pope figure I actually find inspiring.
It’s a comic book. Battle Pope is a womanizer. It ain’t pretty.
The Pope belt buckle is cool, though.