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By Diogenes (articles ) | August 03, 2006 5:43 PM

A Google news-headline search yields a surprising result today:

Pope retires from international soccer

Easy to understand his decision. He's not getting any younger, and the new job does keep him busy.

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  • Posted by: Pseudodionysius - Aug. 04, 2006 11:53 AM ET USA

    Will his cleats be venerated as potential Saint's relics?

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