Pope Molinari I: Known colloquially as the Papa Infantile, Molinari—the first and only baby pope—was martyred by crucifixion on Aug. 2, 1049.
, Molinari—the first and only baby pope—was martyred by crucifixion on Aug. 2, 1049.Pope Benedict XVI: Now here’s a pope that your teachers don’t want you to know about! He was a member of the Nazi Youth and pushed for the sainthood of a pope who was silent throughout the atrocities of the Holocaust. Look it up.Pope Randy: The Mobile, AL-based plumber brought some much-needed blue collar charm to the papacy from 1971 to 1983 with his advocacy for copper pipes and regular sewer line inspection.
Pope Melissa VII: Ascending to the role of pontiff after doing a great job as Alpha Theta Phi chair, Pope Melissa oversaw the construction of the Vatican softball field before resigning in disgrace after being caught sleeping with the captain of the rugby team.Pope God: Hold onto your hats for this open pope secret! In 782, God briefly stepped in as pope, claiming He missed the day-to-day hustle and bustle of running a religion.
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