Tom Benson shows Pope his Super Bowl Ring

05-12-2011, 06:28 PM

There are a lot of negative comments below the article about Benson doing that. I don't see anything wrong with it. He is the Pope, but he is still human. He grew up and lives in this modern world and knows what's going on. I know there are certain etiquette things that you are supposed to follow when you have an audience with the Pope, but how many chances do you get to show off your Supebowl ring to Him. Besides, maybe the Pope asked to see it. He is smiling while looking at it, and he does look interested. He doesn't looked perturbed or put out. Like I said before, I think he's a Saints fan. Maybe Benson got his ring blessed while he was there.

RockyMountainSaint · 05-13-2011, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by Srgt. Hulka

Maybe His Holiness is a Saints fan!!

What he is a fan of is the millions of $ the Bensons give to Catholic Charities.
Or maybe I'm cynical......

RaginCajun83 · 05-13-2011, 11:54 AM

Much todo about nothing, Mista Benson went to see the Pope and wore the finest piece of jewelry in his collection, didn't look like the Pope was upset about it

RaginCajun83 · 05-13-2011, 11:58 AM

Not to thread jack but am I the only one that hears Foghorn Leghorn every time Benson speaks?

QBREES9 · 05-13-2011, 11:57 PM

Originally Posted by Srgt. Hulka

Maybe His Holiness is a Saints fan!!

I bet he is today !

CheramieIII · 05-14-2011, 10:34 AM

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Halo · 05-14-2011, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by Srgt. Hulka

Besides, maybe the Pope asked to see it. He is smiling while looking at it, and he does look interested.

I would think this is more likely the case.

Considering the Pope is a person and world leader, and the Saints Superbowl was the most watched, most KNOWN NFL Football event in history, I would imagine the Pope would want to see the ring.

The team is named after "All Saints Day" and the "Saints" - both religious origins from the Catholic Church.

Danno · 05-14-2011, 04:22 PM

Originally Posted by Halo

I would think this is more likely the case.

Considering the Pope is a person and world leader, and the Saints Superbowl was the most watched, most KNOWN NFL Football event in history, I would imagine the Pope would want to see the ring.

The team is named after "All Saints Day" and the "Saints" - both religious origins from the Catholic Church.

True, any catholic clergy MUST be a fan of the Saints or Cardianls, or face possible excommunication.

Just as all Catholic clergy must be fans of the Padre's or Cardinals in Baseball.

ALLSAINTS66 · 05-17-2011, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by RockyMountainSaint

What he is a fan of is the millions of $ the Bensons give to Catholic Charities.
Or maybe I'm cynical......

Trust me. Any pope knows the value of diamonds, and
that ring's got alotta those. This pope wears Prada, so
I'm sure the ring was a hit.

Tom just makes me roll my eyes though. First he wants to
move the Saints to San Antone but the NFL stops him, now
he acts like our Superbowl win was all about him. *eyeroll*
STFU, Mr. Benson. You're part of why there's a lockout.
LET'S PLAY SOME BALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

05-12-2011, 06:28 PM	#11
Threaded by Srgt. Hulka 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 4,417 Rating: (0 votes - average) There are a lot of negative comments below the article about Benson doing that. I don't see anything wrong with it. He is the Pope, but he is still human. He grew up and lives in this modern world and knows what's going on. I know there are certain etiquette things that you are supposed to follow when you have an audience with the Pope, but how many chances do you get to show off your Supebowl ring to Him. Besides, maybe the Pope asked to see it. He is smiling while looking at it, and he does look interested. He doesn't looked perturbed or put out. Like I said before, I think he's a Saints fan. Maybe Benson got his ring blessed while he was there. SmashMouth likes this.
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05-13-2011, 11:50 AM	#12
RockyMountainSaint Mmm That Smell! Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Metairie Terrace Posts: 3,073	Originally Posted by Srgt. Hulka Maybe His Holiness is a Saints fan!! What he is a fan of is the millions of $ the Bensons give to Catholic Charities. Or maybe I'm cynical......

05-13-2011, 11:57 PM	#15
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Originally Posted by Srgt. Hulka Maybe His Holiness is a Saints fan!! I bet he is today !

05-14-2011, 11:22 AM	#17
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,718 Blog Entries: 45	Originally Posted by Srgt. Hulka Besides, maybe the Pope asked to see it. He is smiling while looking at it, and he does look interested. I would think this is more likely the case. Considering the Pope is a person and world leader, and the Saints Superbowl was the most watched, most KNOWN NFL Football event in history, I would imagine the Pope would want to see the ring. The team is named after "All Saints Day" and the "Saints" - both religious origins from the Catholic Church.

05-14-2011, 04:22 PM	#18
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Originally Posted by Halo I would think this is more likely the case. Considering the Pope is a person and world leader, and the Saints Superbowl was the most watched, most KNOWN NFL Football event in history, I would imagine the Pope would want to see the ring. The team is named after "All Saints Day" and the "Saints" - both religious origins from the Catholic Church. True, any catholic clergy MUST be a fan of the Saints or Cardianls, or face possible excommunication. Just as all Catholic clergy must be fans of the Padre's or Cardinals in Baseball.

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05-13-2011, 11:54 AM	#13
RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Much todo about nothing, Mista Benson went to see the Pope and wore the finest piece of jewelry in his collection, didn't look like the Pope was upset about it

05-13-2011, 11:58 AM	#14
RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Not to thread jack but am I the only one that hears Foghorn Leghorn every time Benson speaks?

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05-17-2011, 02:46 PM	#19
ALLSAINTS66 Bless You Boys! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: In mah hause. Posts: 319	Originally Posted by RockyMountainSaint What he is a fan of is the millions of $ the Bensons give to Catholic Charities. Or maybe I'm cynical...... Trust me. Any pope knows the value of diamonds, and that ring's got alotta those. This pope wears Prada, so I'm sure the ring was a hit. Tom just makes me roll my eyes though. First he wants to move the Saints to San Antone but the NFL stops him, now he acts like our Superbowl win was all about him. eyeroll STFU, Mr. Benson. You're part of why there's a lockout. LET'S PLAY SOME BALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! strato likes this.