"The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1977 TV series) The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a 1977 television series and an adaptation of the 1831 novel by Victor Hugo. A play written by Pierre Gringoire is being performed at the Palace of Justice. The audience however, is not very receptive, particularly Jehan Frollo, the brother of the archdeacon. As a diversion, the people decide to elect a Pope of Fools. Quasimodo, the bell ringer is chosen, despite the objections of the archdeacon Claude Frollo. Robin Poussepain calls the remaining attention to La Esmeralda, who is dancing in the square. As Gringoire"
"of the poem, Pope crowned Cibber King of Dunces. From being merely one symptom of the artistic decay of Britain, he was transformed into the demigod of stupidity, the true son of the goddess Dulness. Apart from the personal quarrel, Pope had reasons of literary appropriateness for letting Cibber take the place of his first choice of King, Lewis Theobald. Theobald, who had embarrassed Pope by contrasting Pope's impressionistic Shakespeare edition (1725) with Theobald's own scholarly edition (1726), also wrote Whig propaganda for hire, as well as dramatic productions which were to Pope abominations for their mixing of tragedy and"
"The Pope and the Witch The Pope and the Witch (Italian title: ""Il Papa e la strega"") is a satirical play by Dario Fo, first performed in 1989. It depicts the Pope as a paranoid, drug-addled idiot and the Vatican as corrupt. Fo, an Italian actor-playwright awarded the 1997 Nobel Prize in Literature, is known for aiming his sarcasm and slapstick comedy at authority, and in ""The Pope and the Witch"" he takes dead aim at the highest levels of the Roman Catholic Church. At the outset, the nameless pope, with 100,000 orphans waiting in St. Peter's Square and the"
"The Feast of Fools The Feast of Fools (1994) is a novel by John David Morley, a neo-Joycean translation of the Greek myth of Persephone to contemporary Munich. On the day of her wedding to the artist Brum, Stephanie elopes with the undertaker Max at the autumn equinox. Thus begins an epic novel encompassing astrology, astronomy, antiquarian glossaries, mortuary science, fencing guilds, love, sex and Commedia Dell’Arte, spanning the dream-lives of a community of modern day characters during the medieval carnival season of Fasching. “A gorgeous puzzle-book of a novel, beautifully detailed and painstakingly crafted by a brilliant parodist,” judged"
"Andrew of Constantinople Andrew of Constantinople (Andrew the Fool-for-Christ or Andrew, the Fool, ; died in 936) is considered a saint by the Eastern Orthodox Church, and is revered as a Fool for Christ. Andrew, a Slav by birth, was a slave of Theognostus, who was serving as a bodyguard in Constantinople. Later, he decided to become a Fool for Christ, living out his goal with humility and patience. According to certain sources, Andrew had a vision of Most Holy Theotokos in the Blachernae church of Constantinople, while the city was surrounded by enemy troops (by some sources, Muslim Arabs)."
"Munich in a 10th-century uncial script. The work was also translated into Georgian and Slavonic. Andrew of Constantinople Andrew of Constantinople (Andrew the Fool-for-Christ or Andrew, the Fool, ; died in 936) is considered a saint by the Eastern Orthodox Church, and is revered as a Fool for Christ. Andrew, a Slav by birth, was a slave of Theognostus, who was serving as a bodyguard in Constantinople. Later, he decided to become a Fool for Christ, living out his goal with humility and patience. According to certain sources, Andrew had a vision of Most Holy Theotokos in the Blachernae church"
"that they are believed to have acquired. The Eastern Orthodox Church records Isidora Barankis of Egypt (d. 369) among the first Holy Fools. However, the term was not popularized until the coming of Symeon of Emesa, who is considered to be a patron saint of holy fools. In Greek, the term for Holy Fool is ""salos"". The practice was recognised in the hagiography of fifth-century Byzantium, and it was extensively adopted in Muscovite Russia, probably in the 14th century. The madness of the Holy Fool was ambiguous, and could be real or simulated. He (or she) was believed to have"
"the end of the book as a moderate cardinal favouring religious tolerance, in the upheavals caused by the Reformation and the Roman Church's response during the 16th century. His election as pope and the subsequent unleashing of the Inquisition form the last chapters of the novel. Pope Julius III Pope Julius III (; 10 September 1487 – 23 March 1555), born Giovanni Maria Ciocchi del Monte, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 7 February 1550 to his death in 1555. After a career as a distinguished and effective diplomat, he was elected to"
"burning on the soles of their feet (Canto XIX). Nicholas was the chief sinner in these pits, which is demonstrated by the height of the flames on his feet. At first he mistakes Dante for Pope Boniface VIII. When the confusion is cleared up, Nicholas informs Dante that he foresees the damnation (for simony) not only of Boniface VIII, but also Clement V, an even more corrupt pope. Pope Nicholas III Pope Nicholas III (; c. 1225 – 22 August 1280), born Giovanni Gaetano Orsini, was Pope from 25 November 1277 to his death in 1280. He was a Roman"
"simply knew how to handle him well. This sexual reputation survived Julius, and the accusation continued to be made without reservation by Protestant opponents in their polemics against ""papism"" and Catholic decadence. The French writer Philippe de Mornay (1549-1623) accused all Italians of being sodomites, but added specifically: ""This horror is ascribed to good Julius."" Pope Julius II Pope Julius II (; ) (5 December 1443 – 21 February 1513), born Giuliano della Rovere, and nicknamed ""The Fearsome Pope"" and ""The Warrior Pope"", was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 1 November 1503 to"
"Marlowe's theatre play ""The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus"" (published 1604). Italian writer Luigi Malerba used the confusion among the leaders of the Catholic Church, which was created by Adrian's unexpected election, as a backdrop for his 1995 novel, ""Le maschere"" (The Masks), about the struggle between two Roman cardinals for a well-endowed church office. In an episode of the American TV show ""Law & Order"" entitled ""Divorce"", a homeless man believes he is Pope Adrian VI. Pope Adrian VI Pope Adrian VI (), born Adriaan Florensz Boeyens (2 March 1459 – 14 September 1523), was head of the Catholic"
"Church and Roman Catholic Church on May 1 and may also be on May 10. Saint Isidora Saint Isidora or Isidore (Saint Isidora the Simple, Saint Isidora of Tabenna, Saint Isidora of Egypt, Isidora the Fool of Egypt, Saint Isidora Fool for Christ, Blessed Isidora the Fool of Tabenna in Egypt) was a Christian nun and saint of the 4th century AD. She is considered among the earliest fools for Christ. While very little is known of Isidora’s life, she is remembered for her exemplification of the writing of St. Paul that “Whosoever of you believes that he is wise"
"pope were created cardinals ""in pectore"". In each case, publication followed closely upon their appointment. They were: In ""The Shoes of the Fisherman"" (1963) by Morris West a Ukrainian, Kiril Pavlovich Lakota, arrives in Rome and is revealed as to have been appointed a cardinal ""in pectore"" by the previous pope. In ""Vatican: A novel"" (1986) by Malachi Martin, a pope on his deathbed reveals that he had named the central character, Richard Lansing, a cardinal ""in pectore"". In ""The Secret Cardinal"" (2007) by Tom Grace, the pope enlists a cardinal's godson, former Navy Seal Nolan Kilkenny, to rescue a"
"Paradise of Fools The Paradise of Fools is a literary and historical topic and theme found in many Christian works. A traditional train of thought held that it is the place where fools or idiots were sent after death: intellectually incompetent to be held responsible for their deeds, they cannot be punished for them in hell, atone for them in purgatory, or be rewarded for them in heaven. It is usually to be read allegorically, though what precisely is allegorized differs from author to author, and often its location is in the lunar sphere. One of the most notable examples"
"the ""Ring of Fire"" alternative history hypernovel by Eric Flint ""et al."" where he is favorably portrayed. He is especially prominent in ""1634: The Galileo Affair"" (in which he made the fictional Grantville priest, Larry Mazzare, a cardinal), and in ""1635: The Cannon Law"", ""1635: The Papal Stakes"", and ""1636: The Vatican Sanction"". Information about Barbernini's membership of Italian academies, and of his links with other intellectuals of his time can be found on the British Library's database of Italian Academies and their members Pope Urban VIII Pope Urban VIII (; baptised 5 April 1568 – 29 July 1644) reigned"
"Maurice Druon's ""Les Rois maudits"" historical novel series, features Duèze's rise from cardinal to pope as one of its plotlines. He was portrayed by Henri Virlogeux in the 1972 French miniseries adaptation of the series, and by Claude Rich in the 2005 adaptation. The papacy of John XXII—the conflict with Louis of Bavaria and the condemnation of the Franciscans over the poverty of Christ—is the central backdrop of Umberto Eco's historical murder mystery ""The Name of the Rose"", which is set in 1327. Pope John XXII Pope John XXII (; 1244 – 4 December 1334), born Jacques Duèze (or d'Euse),"
"to the extent that Pope's work is the chief reason Theobald is remembered. Pope had written characters of the various ""Dunces"" prior to 1728. In his ""Essay on Criticism,"" Pope describes some critics of a witless nature. In his various ""Moral Epistles,"" Pope likewise constructs characters of contemporary authors of poor taste. The general structure owes its origins to the communal project of the Scriblerians and other similar works such as the mock-heroic ""MacFlecknoe"" by John Dryden and Pope's own ""The Rape of the Lock"". The Scriblerian club most consistently comprised Jonathan Swift, John Gay, John Arbuthnot, Robert Harley, and"
"Pope Pius VIII Pope Pius VIII (20 November 1761 – 30 November 1830), born Francesco Saverio Castiglioni, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 31 March 1829 to his death in 1830. Pius VIII's pontificate was the shortest of the 19th century, and is likely the least remembered. His brief papacy witnessed the Catholic Emancipation in Great Britain in 1829, which he welcomed, and the July Revolution in France in 1830, which he reluctantly accepted. Pius VIII is often remembered for his writings on marriages between Catholics and Protestants in the 1830 encyclical ""Litteris"
"lent depth to his poetry. For example, Maynard Mack, the great Pope scholar of the mid- to late twentieth century, argued that Pope's moral vision demanded as much respect as his technical excellence. In the years 1953–1967 the definitive Twickenham edition of Pope's poems was published in ten volumes, including an index volume. Alexander Pope Alexander Pope (21 May 1688 – 30 May 1744) was an 18th-century English poet. He is best known for his satirical verse, including ""Essay on Criticism"", ""The Rape of the Lock"" and ""The Dunciad"", and for his translation of Homer. He is the second-most frequently"
"Not long after, Constantine falls ill; when he is desperate of ever regaining his health he has a dream which commands him to send for Sylvester. He obeys, and Sylvester receives Constantine's messengers in his cave and swiftly baptizes them, whereafter (having shown them several miracles) he is led back to Constantine, whom he baptizes also, and cures. In this story, Constantine and his entourage are not pagans but Jews. Another legend has Sylvester slaying a dragon. He is often depicted with the dying beast. Pope Sylvester I Pope Sylvester I (also Silvester, died 31 December 335), was Pope of"
"feign madness in order to be possessed with their creator's spirit. By the twelfth century in France, such feigning led to the Fête des Fous (Feast of Fools), a celebration in which clergy were allowed to behave as fools without inhibition or restraint. During the Crusades, Christ was recognized as a 'wise fool' figure through his childlike teachings that yet confounded the powerful and intellectual elite. Numerous other writers during this period would explore this theological paradox of the wise fool in Christ, sustaining the trope into the Renaissance. The wise fool received tremendous popularity in the literary imagination during"
"(1963), described the election and career of a Slav as Pope, 15 years before the historic election of Karol Wojtyła as Pope John Paul II. The sequel, ""The Clowns of God"", described a successor Pope who resigned the papacy to live in seclusion. West was born in St Kilda, Victoria and attended the Christian Brothers College, St Kilda. At the age of fourteen, he entered the Christian Brothers seminary ""as a kind of refuge"" from a difficult childhood. He graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1937 and worked as a teacher in New South Wales and Tasmania. He spent"
"Pope Miltiades Pope Miltiades (, ""Miltiádēs""; d. 10 January 314), also known as Melchiades the African ( ""Melkhiádēs ho Aphrikanós""), was Pope of the Catholic Church from 311 to his death in 314. It was during his pontificate that Emperor ConstantineI issued the Edict of Milan (313), giving Christianity legal status within the Roman Empire. The Pope also received the palace of Empress Fausta where the Lateran Palace, the papal seat and residence of the papal administration, would be built. At the Lateran Council, during the schism with the Church of Carthage, Miltiades condemned the rebaptism of apostatised bishops and"
"Alexander Pope Alexander Pope (21 May 1688 – 30 May 1744) was an 18th-century English poet. He is best known for his satirical verse, including ""Essay on Criticism"", ""The Rape of the Lock"" and ""The Dunciad"", and for his translation of Homer. He is the second-most frequently quoted writer in ""The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations"" after Shakespeare. Alexander Pope was born to Alexander Pope Senior (1646–1717), a linen merchant of Plough Court, Lombard Street, London, and his wife Edith (née Turner) (1643–1733), who were both Catholics. Edith's sister Christiana was the wife of the famous miniature painter Samuel Cooper. Pope's"
"popes, with the idea being that Popes John and John Paul will eventually be followed by Pope John Paul George and Ringo. A subsequent sequence talks about the renaming of a wartime pope as ""Pope Gutless Bastard I"" due to his refusal to condemn Adolf Hitler. Another famous dialogue involves another appearance of ""God and Jesus"" (where God is represented by a James Mason impression). Among other issues, this dialogue involves God questioning the wisdom of Jesus being born on Christmas Day and dying at Easter, as well as involving ""cannibalism"" and ""vampirism"" in the new religion. The sequence culminates"
"of the Paradise of Fools is found in Book 3 of John Milton's ""Paradise Lost"", where Milton, in the narrative of Satan's journey to Earth, reserves a space for future fools (Milton also calls it the ""Limbo of Vanity""), specifically Catholic clergy and ""fleeting wits"". Milton's satirical allegory in turn was inspired by Ludovico Ariosto's ""Orlando Furioso"" (1516); Samuel Johnson, in ""Lives of the Most Eminent English Poets"", stated that the allegory ""disgraced"" Milton's epic. The ancestry of Milton's Paradise of Fools includes Canto XXXIV of ""Orlando"" and Dante Alighieri's ""Divine Comedy"". As John Wooten argued, that canto in ""Orlando"""
"Pope and his friends, Curll used this phantom twice more. He was notorious for commissioning hack-written biographies of famous people as soon as they died and for publishing them without regard for inaccuracies and inventions. Perhaps the reference to Curll most often repeated by posterity is John Arbuthnot's quip that Curll's biographies had become ""one of the new terrors of death"" (quoted in Robert Carruthers, ""The Poetical Works of Pope"", 1853, vol. 1, ch. 3). Curll's entire goal was to be the first to the shops with a biography and not in any way to be the best or most"
"the Old and New Testaments and early Church councils (Catholic Encyclopedia, article ""Witchcraft""). Pope Honorius III Pope Honorius III (1150 – 18 March 1227), born as Cencio Savelli, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 18 July 1216 to his death in 1227. He was born in Rome as a son of Aimerico, a member of the Roman Savelli family. For a time canon at the church of Santa Maria Maggiore, he later became Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church in January 1188 and Cardinal Deacon of Santa Lucia in Silice on 20 February"
"notorious Ideot . . . who from an under-spur-leather to the Law, is become an under-strapper to the Play-house, who has lately burlesqu'd the Metamorphoses of ""Ovid"" by a vile Translation"" (""Remarks on Pope's Homer"" p. 90). Until the second version of ""The Dunciad"" in 1741, Theobald remained the chief of the ""Dunces"" who led the way toward night (see the ""translatio stultitia"") by debasing public taste and bringing ""Smithfield muses to the ears of kings."" Pope attacks Theobald's plagiarism and work in vulgar drama directly, but the reason for the fury was in all likelihood the ""Shakespeare Restored."" Even"
"his line of papacy has continued in secret throughout the centuries. The book received the Prix Maison de la Presse and the Prince Pierre Foundation's Literary Prize. Antipope Benedict XIII Pedro Martínez de Luna y Pérez de Gotor (25 November 1328 – 23 May 1423), known as in Spanish and in English, was an Aragonese nobleman, who as ""Benedict XIII"", is considered an antipope (see Western Schism) by the Catholic Church. Pedro Martínez de Luna was born at Illueca, Kingdom of Aragon (part of modern Spain) in 1328. He belonged to the de Luna family, who were part of the"
"vomit is taught to be bad for one's health; thus, one has to indulge freely in all three activities. The work also inspired Thomas Dekker's ""The Guls Horne-Booke"" (1609). The German writer Melchior Meyr was the author of a work entitled ""Gespräche mit einem Grobian"" (1866). Sebastian Brant's allegory was translated into English by Alexander Barclay and Henry Watson as ""Ship of Fools"", both in 1509. See also ship of fools. Grobian Saint Grobian (Medieval Latin, ""Sanctus Grobianus"") was a fictional patron saint of vulgar and coarse people. His name is derived from the Middle High German ""grob"" or ""grop"","
"literal truths, and he was inventing a mythos to go with the everyday. The poem was an enormous public success. A decade after the gentle, laughing satire of ""The Rape of the Lock,"" Pope wrote his masterpiece of invective and specific opprobrium in ""The Dunciad."" The story is that of the goddess Dulness choosing a new Avatar. She settles upon one of Pope's personal enemies, Lewis Theobald, and the poem describes the coronation and heroic games undertaken by all of the dunces of Great Britain in celebration of Theobald's ascension. When Pope's enemies responded to ""The Dunciad"" with attacks, Pope"
"papal infallibility as inopportune, but after the definition was among the first to accept the dogma. Dupanloup died on 11 October 1878 at the château of La Combe-de-Lancey. In the work known as ""Illustrissimi"", a collection of letters written by Pope John Paul I when he was Patriarch of Venice, Dupanloup is one of the ""recipients"" of the letters. There are 40 letters in all, mainly to people in Italian history and fiction, but also to internationally well known fictional and historical characters such as Pinocchio, Charles Dickens, Hippocrates, and Jesus. Each of the letters tend to be droll and"