One of those days

By Mollie Wilson O’Reilly

August 13, 2009

Let's say good night with a laugh -- courtesy of Fail Blog.

(I know, I know... he's a bishop, not a cardinal. Anybody recognize the poor guy?)

Mollie Wilson O’Reilly is editor-at-large and columnist at Commonweal.

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