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Did any of you see this special?
Unfortunately, the legend of Pope Joan will be with us forever. It appeals to those who dream about the ultimate achievement for women: wearing the Papal vestments!
The article mentions that John Hus made use of this fable, and obviously even he wasn't believed. Had there been any real credibility to this myth, it seems that Savonarola and Luther would have also made this claim as they criticized the papacy. The fact that they didn't would seem to indicate that they didn't believe it (and they were both willing to say anything to diminish the authority of the pope).
Excellent. Thanks for the education. Now, I have a solid argument against this anti-Catholic story.