Hey, the bird show.

If all goes according to plan in the next couple of weeks,

we're going to have a brand new pope.

And of course, per tradition,

it's going to be another man.

And if you're wondering why it's not another woman or not a woman, period,

it's got everything to do with Roman Catholic history

and some of the most scandalous women ever.

You want to hear something pretty cool?

Yes.

So I think I told you guys that my son had a trip planned to the Vatican with his senior class.

I mean, this was planned a year and a half ago.

Turns out he might be at the Vatican when we figure out who the new pope is.

You'll be able to actually witness history.

Yes. And in this case, it might be a woman. You'll be able to actually witness history. Yes.

And in this case, it might be a woman.

Only, it's not going to be a woman.

It has everything to do with one of the most shameful periods in Roman Catholic history.

Hear ye, hear ye.

Come forth, all Instagram baddies and crypto bros for the most salacious gossip in the whole village.

Abby's done the work to bring you the old gossip.

So if you're wondering, why not have a woman pope?

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