Popes I have known and loved
Another recalled mail conversation with my sister: Terry, While I was recalling our meeting with the new pope, I remembered several similar meetings with the….. how shall I say this,(?) old, late, ex-pope. I used to call him “Big Pauly”. He would get red in the face and tell us, “Not ALL popes are Italian!” Not ALL Italians are Mafia! I’m Polish! My given name is Carol!” It was SO much fun! You probably had to be there, but I thought he was going to burst a blood vessel! Dolly would have to get... Sign in to see full entry.