Pope gets down

Bob McDob · Post by **Bob McDob** » 2004-01-27 02:15am

http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/europe/01 ... index.html

Papal blessing for break-dancers
Monday, January 26, 2004 Posted: 8:32 AM EST (1332 GMT)

Pope: "Artistic talent is a gift from God."

VATICAN CITY (AP) -- In an unusual spectacle at the Vatican, Pope John Paul II presided over a performance of break-dancers who leaped, flipped and spun their bodies to beats from a tinny boom box.

The 83-year-old pontiff seemed to approve, waving his hand after each dancer completed a move, then applauding for the entire group. He watched the performance from a raised throne.

"For this creative hard work I bless you from my heart," he said.

During Sunday's show, one dancer -- part of a Polish group that helps poor and marginalized youths -- planted his head on the inlaid marble floor of the Vatican hall and spun to loud applause from his group and from Vatican officials.

Another performer flung his body around in a series of spins and handstands.

"Artistic talent is a gift from God and whoever discovers it in himself has a certain obligation: to know that he cannot waste this talent, but must develop it," John Paul said.

Earlier Sunday, members of an Italian Catholic youth organization enthusiastically cheered the pope's weekly remarks in St. Peter's Square. A few were invited into his papal apartment and helped him release doves from his window.

The pope, who suffers numerous ailments but appeared relatively strong Sunday, called out to the other children cheering below his window.

"I love you all. I love you very much," he said.

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salm · Post by **salm** » 2004-01-27 08:17am

aaaaaw, ain´t that cute?

Col. Crackpot · Post by **Col. Crackpot** » 2004-01-27 08:59am

And thus begins filming of the long awaited Breakin' 3: Bustin' at da Holy See!

Master of Ossus · Post by **Master of Ossus** » 2004-01-27 11:10am

For some reason when I was reading that, I was reminded of the following Simpsons exerpt:

[quote="Kent Brockman"]The phony pope can be recognized by his high-top sneakers, and incredibly foul mouth.[/i]

The Aliens · Post by **The Aliens** » 2004-01-27 03:55pm

It looks like a public relations ploy to get some new, hip Catholic converts to me...

Howedar · Post by **Howedar** » 2004-01-27 04:07pm

Did anyone see video of this on the Daily Show last night? Hoooolee shit.

Lord Pounder · Post by **Lord Pounder** » 2004-01-27 06:54pm

Mark my words Buddy Christ will be a reality within a few years.

Howedar · Post by **Howedar** » 2004-01-27 07:18pm

But is that a bad thing? Howedar says no.

IndustrialNoise · Post by **IndustrialNoise** » 2004-01-27 07:32pm

Howedar wrote:Did anyone see video of this on the Daily Show last night? Hoooolee shit.

Yes, i saw it. That was a major w.t.f.

Post by **Gandalf** » 2004-01-27 09:28pm

Heh heh heh. Groove-meister P.

They've been doing stuff like this for years, a few times, my school was host to some Christian skateboarder groups.

revprez · Post by **revprez** » 2004-01-27 11:10pm

Yeah, that story made my day. Hip hop is blessed.

Rev Prez