Pope Jones and the Cafe Slash Bar

Benedict the 9th was pope once again. He knew that the walls would likely close in on him again and he decided to get out. But this time on his own terms and make the most of his position by selling it. Doesn't this feel like what poping should be all about? I agree. Raising armies. Starting many wars. That's how, you know, the good old days of pope were. Do I smell of coffee? I do. I need one right now. With a coffee.

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