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Pope Francis To Investigate Roman Curia On TV Show “Undercover Boss”
Eye of the Tiber ^ | 4/25/2013

Posted on 04/25/2013 4:56:53 PM PDT by markomalley

Undercover Pope

ROME–Executives from CBS confirmed Wednesday that Chief Executive Officer of The One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church Pope Francis would be appearing in this season’s finale of the hit television show Undercover Boss. The finale, slated to appear in late May, will feature the Pontiff taking on an alias and fictional backstory as he navigates his way through different parts of the Vatican in an attempt to investigate the inner workings of the Curia.

Series Creator and Producer Stephen Lambert told Eye of the Tiber that it was one of the most difficult episodes he’s ever worked on. “Usually it’s the CEO of 1-800-FLOWERS or something, so it’s typically a lot easier to hide their identity…but when it’s the Bishop of Rome, that’s when it gets a bit tricky.” Lambert went on to say that the episode had some hallmark moments, especially the moment his true identity is revealed.

“Everyone is shocked, as expected. But what really shocked us most was how many people said, ‘Oh, crap,’ after the revelation.”


TOPICS: Catholic; Humor
KEYWORDS: eyeofthetiber; satire

1 posted on 04/25/2013 4:56:53 PM PDT by markomalley
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To: markomalley

If only!


2 posted on 04/25/2013 5:06:37 PM PDT by informavoracious (The ancient Greeks and Romans thought they were on the "right side of history.")
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To: markomalley

This pope is “ most cool” and may well bring me back to my church.


3 posted on 04/25/2013 5:21:58 PM PDT by Da Coyote
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To: markomalley

ROTFL!


4 posted on 04/25/2013 5:25:39 PM PDT by SuziQ
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To: Da Coyote
Check out some other people's thoughts.



5 posted on 04/25/2013 5:40:26 PM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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To: markomalley

Doin it again eh ?


6 posted on 04/25/2013 6:08:59 PM PDT by mosesdapoet (Serious contribution pause..Please continue onto meaningless venting no one reads.)
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To: informavoracious

If you cared to pay attention, you’d know he’s going through the front door to clean up the Curia.

He wasn’t too thrilled to find that they ignored Benedict’s orders to clean house.

Now, if you’re expecting the resulting dirt to end up on the front page of the NYT, you may be disappointed.


7 posted on 04/25/2013 6:25:47 PM PDT by G Larry (Darkness Hates the Light)
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To: G Larry

If you cared to pay attention, you would notice this article is SATIRE.


8 posted on 04/25/2013 6:30:53 PM PDT by informavoracious (The ancient Greeks and Romans thought they were on the "right side of history.")
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To: markomalley

Can Catholics riot now just like the Muslims do?


9 posted on 04/25/2013 7:50:46 PM PDT by oldbill
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To: informavoracious

Why do you conclude I didn’t get that?

My impression of your response was that you were wishing the Pope really would tackle the problems in the Curia.

My point was that he is.


10 posted on 04/25/2013 8:44:41 PM PDT by G Larry (Darkness Hates the Light)
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To: G Larry

Sorry, I misunderstood. I thought the picture of the pope with glasses and a beard were funny. It’s too late at night I guess.


11 posted on 04/25/2013 9:59:56 PM PDT by informavoracious (The ancient Greeks and Romans thought they were on the "right side of history.")
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To: markomalley

Must see TV!


12 posted on 04/26/2013 9:59:45 AM PDT by A.A. Cunningham (Barry Soetoro can't pass E-verify)
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