Tom Benson shows Pope his Super Bowl Ring

Srgt. Hulka · 05-12-2011, 05:28 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.

Halo · 05-14-2011, 10:22 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, 03:22 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.

05-12-2011, 05:28 PM	#1
Srgt. Hulka 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 4,417	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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05-14-2011, 10:22 AM	#2
Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,867 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, 03:22 PM	#3
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,751	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.