The Curt Jester

A worker puts finishing touches on a mask of Pope Francis at a factory assembly line in Sao Goncalo near Rio de Janeiro April 16, 2013. The masks are manufactured for sale to stores specializing in costumes.

Will the real Pope Francis please stand up.

A worker adds finishing touches to a giant statue of the late Pope John Paul II being readied for unveiling this weekend, in Czestochowa, Poland.

Wow a statue that actually looks like Blessed John Paul II? What a concept. Not like this one or that one.

Pope elevates 6 cardinals to choose successor

I guess after elevating this one he had to hold on to him to keep him on the ground.

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Wow I knew he was smart, but look at the size of them brains!

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This piano does not have the tone and action of the German Chocolate Cake Piano I have at home.

So how does chopsticks go?

[Via Whispers in the Loggia] which also has video.

God is my co-Pilot

Nice hat,  but I don’t think Monsignor Guido Marini will approve.

This should keep my Zucchetto from falling off.