Pio Nono was the first modern celebrity pope. He also had a sly sense of humor to match his quick temper. Back in those days people still had the wit to tell when a pope was joking and when a pope had let his temper get away with him. Alas, we live in a frequently wit free age.
Thought for the Day
- Donald R. McClarey
Donald R. McClarey
Cradle Catholic. Active in the pro-life movement since 1973. Father of three, one in Heaven, and happily married for 43 years. Small town lawyer and amateur historian. Former president of the board of directors of the local crisis pregnancy center for a decade.
“Alas, we live in a frequently wit free age.” What a great line!