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Books Believe New Pope Has Lifespan of House Fly

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popefuneralcasket_cp_742486.jpgAlthough his papal reign is only months old, those lovable limey bookmakers at PaddyPower are already suggesting that the 78-year-old pope nee Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger is on his way out—of the universe, that is. The heavy favorite to become the new pope is Cardinal Angelo Scola of Venice at 6-1. The big 1000-1 longshot to take over one of the most influential political and religious roles in the world? Bono. Heh.

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