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Borowitz writes: "In his latest break with Catholic orthodoxy, Pope Francis said today that he was 'seriously considering losing the hat,' the tall ceremonial mitre that has long been a signature of papal dress."

Pope Francis. (photo: Getty Images)
Pope Francis. (photo: Getty Images)


Pope Thinking of Losing Hat

By Andy Borowitz, The New Yorker

10 December 13

 

The article below is satire. Andy Borowitz is an American comedian and New York Times-bestselling author who satirizes the news for his column, "The Borowitz Report."

n his latest break with Catholic orthodoxy, Pope Francis said today that he was "seriously considering losing the hat," the tall ceremonial mitre that has long been a signature of papal dress.

"I know I'm going to catch hell for saying this, but it looks kind of dumb," he said. "Besides, you expect me to believe God really cares if I wear a big pointy hat or not? Come on."

The Pontiff said that he would probably "try out some different looks, like a baseball cap or something" over the next few weeks, "just to see what happens."

"If a lightning bolt comes out of the sky and cracks St. Peter's in two, then I guess we'll know it was a bad idea," he chuckled.

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