My father and I saw the Vatican Splendors exhibit. One of the artifacts was the ferula used by Pope John Paul II. Late in his Pontificate, the original shaft had been cut off and replaced with one made of aluminum. The original had become too heavy for the aged Pople.
FreyjaRN Premium Member about 2 years ago
Amen.
VegaAlopex about 2 years ago
fine metaphor — the world should lose the weight
Pickled Pete about 2 years ago
I get no hope from the pope…
Jogger2 about 2 years ago
My father and I saw the Vatican Splendors exhibit. One of the artifacts was the ferula used by Pope John Paul II. Late in his Pontificate, the original shaft had been cut off and replaced with one made of aluminum. The original had become too heavy for the aged Pople.