Gothamist: Dancing For the Pope

David Montois

Sat, 31 Jan 2004 02:45:17 -0500

Pope John Paul II continues to inspire the world with his spirit of appreciation, understanding, and acceptance. I applaud His Holiness for granting an audience to those talented individuals.

Jen

Wed, 28 Jan 2004 21:59:20 -0500

Apparently, all you need is a dance and a dream to see the Pope. And, red, while CNN is ridiculous, what about the Vatican? Is this their way to reach out to the urban youths around the world?

greg.org

Wed, 28 Jan 2004 21:49:57 -0500

I always thought you had to at least wear a collared shirt before you got to meet the Pope...

Kojak

Wed, 28 Jan 2004 16:16:51 -0500

The Pope can't handle that kind of Visual Stimulation. His Head would Explode

ShinGo

Wed, 28 Jan 2004 01:42:50 -0500

Dancer: Yo, Pope! Check it out! Lock n Pop! Yo, JP, You just got served! Pope John Paul: Wait til I get offa my chair and show you some moves, biatch!!

990000

Tue, 27 Jan 2004 23:37:31 -0500

I did a doubletake when I first saw that article on CNN.com. I thought I was reading The Onion for a second. CNN is ridiculous.

beat royalty

Tue, 27 Jan 2004 18:40:54 -0500

Actually, the Pope has seen the film, although you are correct in asserting that his statement that "it is as it was" is now in contention. http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/20040119.htm

tien

Tue, 27 Jan 2004 16:01:52 -0500

is it me, or does the pope look like he's dead in that photo. or at least not paying attention.

greg.org

Tue, 27 Jan 2004 12:37:14 -0500

I'm crossing myself furiously, and I'm not even Catholic.

Ron Mwangaguhunga

Tue, 27 Jan 2004 11:35:59 -0500

This is the same Peggy Noonan who puts on a false, breathy sexy-circa-1950s voice every time Reagan is mentioned? She was inaccurate? Perish the thought!

Doug

Tue, 27 Jan 2004 11:17:51 -0500

FYI, the pope has not seen Gibson's movie and the quote from the USA today article is not true. It was reported by Peggy Noonan in the WSJ and the next day found to be incorrect.

Ron Mwangaguhunga

Tue, 27 Jan 2004 11:10:39 -0500

I used to do breakdancing in the mid-80s, and, let me tell you, the ability to perform "the windmill" is on par with transubstantiation of bread.

Jess

Tue, 27 Jan 2004 10:31:26 -0500

Even though I know for a fact that the photo is real, could it possibly look more Photoshopped? ;)