Well I never posted a joke here as I was always too scared that everyone would already know it. I hope that's not the case with this one (blame my brother if it is!)
Shortly after the Pope had apologized to the Jewish People for the
treatment of Jews by the Catholic Church over the years, Ariel Sharon, the
Prime Minister of Israel, sent a proposal to the College of Cardinals for
a friendly game of golf to be played between the two leaders or their
representatives to demonstrate the friendship and ecumenical spirit
shared
by the Catholics and the Jews.
The Pope then met with his College of Cardinals to discuss the proposal.
"Your Holiness," said one of the Cardinals, "Mr. Sharon wants to challenge
you to a game of golf to show that you are old and unable to compete. I am
afraid that this would tarnish our image in the world."
The Pope thought about this and since he had never held a golf club in his
life asked, "Don't we have a Cardinal to represent me?"
None who plays golf very well," a Cardinal replied. "But," he added,
"there
is a man named Jack Nicklaus, an American golfer, who is a devout
Catholic. We can offer to make him a Cardinal, and then ask him to play
Mr. Sharon as your personal representative. In addition to showing our
spirit Of co-operation, we will also win the match.
Everyone agreed that this was a great idea. The call was made. Of course,
Nicklaus was honored and he agreed to play as a representative of the
Pope.
The day after the match, Nicklaus reported to the Vatican to inform the
Pope of the result.
I have some good news and some bad news, Your Holiness," said the golfer.
"Tell me the good news, Cardinal Nicklaus," said the Pope. "Well, Your
Holiness, I don't like to brag, but even though I have played some pretty
terrific rounds of golf in my life, this was the best I have ever played,
by far. I must have been inspired from above. My drives were long and
true, my irons were accurate and purposeful, and my putting was perfect.
With all due respect, my play was truly miraculous."
"How can there be bad news?" the Pope asked.
Nicklaus sighed, "I lost to Rabbi Tiger Woods by three strokes.
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Shortly after the Pope had apologized to the Jewish People for the
treatment of Jews by the Catholic Church over the years, Ariel Sharon, the
Prime Minister of Israel, sent a proposal to the College of Cardinals for
a friendly game of golf to be played between the two leaders or their
representatives to demonstrate the friendship and ecumenical spirit
shared
by the Catholics and the Jews.
The Pope then met with his College of Cardinals to discuss the proposal.
"Your Holiness," said one of the Cardinals, "Mr. Sharon wants to challenge
you to a game of golf to show that you are old and unable to compete. I am
afraid that this would tarnish our image in the world."
The Pope thought about this and since he had never held a golf club in his
life asked, "Don't we have a Cardinal to represent me?"
None who plays golf very well," a Cardinal replied. "But," he added,
"there
is a man named Jack Nicklaus, an American golfer, who is a devout
Catholic. We can offer to make him a Cardinal, and then ask him to play
Mr. Sharon as your personal representative. In addition to showing our
spirit Of co-operation, we will also win the match.
Everyone agreed that this was a great idea. The call was made. Of course,
Nicklaus was honored and he agreed to play as a representative of the
Pope.
The day after the match, Nicklaus reported to the Vatican to inform the
Pope of the result.
I have some good news and some bad news, Your Holiness," said the golfer.
"Tell me the good news, Cardinal Nicklaus," said the Pope. "Well, Your
Holiness, I don't like to brag, but even though I have played some pretty
terrific rounds of golf in my life, this was the best I have ever played,
by far. I must have been inspired from above. My drives were long and
true, my irons were accurate and purposeful, and my putting was perfect.
With all due respect, my play was truly miraculous."
"How can there be bad news?" the Pope asked.
Nicklaus sighed, "I lost to Rabbi Tiger Woods by three strokes.
