Thursday, April 16, 2009

Pope takes up karate at 82


The Pope celebrated his 82nd Birthday with a bout of karate.

5 comments:

gemoftheocean said...

Now if he'd just go mano-a-mano with Jenkins and those Jesuit putzes, I'd be happy. But why bother with that stuff. Perhaps he should just acquire a "Peace Maker."

Volpius Leonius said...

He needs all the self defence skills he can get!

Fr. Gary V. said...

Papa Benedetto is dancing "Kung Fu Fighting" by Carl Douglas. Sooo... 1974 disco music. LOL

George said...

Papa Benedict in good Zanshin form. The right hand now moves as fast as lighthning in a sweeping inside arc 'uchi uke' block followed immediately by a forward 'nukite' spear hand thrust with the left accompanied by a blood curdling 'KIAI'!(shout from the pit of the stomach). Repeat three times then turn instantly to face the opponent whose been sneaking up on your back all the while.

Fighting fit for many years to come, heretics and dissenters better watch out! Papa's about!

Anonymous said...

That photo should frighten any heretic.

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