Pope John Paul II (yep, still alive) has beatified the last Austro-Hungarian emperor, Charles I, best known for authorizing the use of mustard gas during World War I. But he also, according to the Vatican, cured a nun of vericose veins. "I hope Emperor Charles will serve as an example, especially for those with political responsibilities in Europe today," the pope said during the ceremony in Saint Peter's Square. Critics claim the Pope's actions were brought about by pressure from the conservative right. And here I thought he just had an unrequited love for mustard gas.
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