Humour

A Phone Call to God

A Wiccan High Priestess and the Pope are in a meeting in Rome. The HPS notices an unusually fancy phone on a side  table in the Pope's private chambers.

"What is that phone for?" she asks the pontiff.

"It's my direct line to the Lord!"

The HPS is skeptical, and the Pope notices. The Holy Father  insists that the HPS try it out, and, indeed, she is connected  to  the Lord. The HPS holds a lengthy discussion with Him. After  hanging up, the HPS says, "Thank you very much. This is great! But  listen, I want to pay for my phone charges."

The Pope, of course refuses, but the HPS is steadfast and  finally, the pontiff gives in. He checks the counter on the phone and  says, "Alright! The charges were $560. The HPS gladly hands over a packet of bills.

A few months later, the Pope is in the U.S. on an official visit. In the High Priestess's chambers, he sees a phone identical to his and  learns it also is a direct line to the Lord. The Pope remembers he has an  urgent matter that requires divine consultation and asks if he  can use the HPS's phone. The HPS gladly agrees, hands him the phone,  and the Pope chats away. 

After hanging up, the Pope offers to  pay for  the phone charges. This time, the HPS refuses to accept payment. After the Pope insists, the HPS relents and looks on the phone counter and says: "25 cents."

The Pope looks surprised: "Why so cheap!?"

The HPS smiles: "Because it's a Local call."