If I had a nickel for every pope elected during my life who looked like Palpatine at some point in his arc, I'd have 2 nickels, which isn't a lot but it's weird that it happened twice.
this post was submitted on 11 May 2025
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That joke has been done before and no one can out Palpatine pope Benedict.
Pope been a dick.
Haaaaaa
I’m sorry but Joe Lieberman is the original Palpatine lookalike
Uncanny.
No you are correct but in the context of popes and i don't think Joe has ever been elected pope.
Star Wars: A New Pope
Ironic...
It's just wild to me that they use the same shitty red cup things my church busts out for Jeebus Night
I am the conclave!
I’ve seen this meme before…