Pope’s office in the Vatican.
Functionary: Holiness, Vice President Harris of the United States for her scheduled 4:00PM call.
Pope: Not that mujer again! Dios mio! Why can’t that crazy gringo Presidente call instead? At least his calls are short. Sighs. Put the bruja on.
Veep: Your Holiness, what an honor to speak with you again!
Pope: Si, si. To what do I owe the honor of your call?
Veep: I, I mean the President, was wondering if you could be a guest at the White House on Independence Day, July 4, 2021 this year?
Pope: (Thinking: As if the gringo will still be Presidente then.) I would be pleased to visit your lovely country again, but there is a protocol regarding international travel by me, especially during these times. My staff will get back to you. Anything else?
Veep: Well Holiness, the President is somewhat disturbed by some opposition he is encountering from some Catholics in this country.
Pope: (Thinking: I doubt if the Presidente is aware of much beyond his bedtime and not being bitten by his loco perros.) That is unfortunate. I sympathize. Many of them say harsh things about me also.
Veep: In a puzzled voice: But you are the Pope, don’t they have to do what you say?
Pope: (Thinking: Stupid gringa!) Laughing: Well, Vice Presidente, it is easy to tell you are not Catholic! And I see that staff members are telling me that I am late for my next audience. Adios!
And with that the conversation came to an end.
