In 1414, the future Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund (aka Ziggy Stardust) suggested to Mr Baldy (aka Baldassare Cossa aka Pope John XXIII) that he should get all of the active Popes – John XXIII, Gregory XII and Benedict XIII – together for a big party to work out the pope situation.  Baldy said…. sure, Okay, I’ve heard Cam & Ray say NEVER GO TO PARTIES, but I’m game as long as you promise my safety. Ziggy said…. I PROMISE. Someone else he promised would be safe was Jan Hus, the Czech theologian who is considered the first church reformer.

Oh I’m sure it’ll all work out just FINE.

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