Published on: 2025-06-27 23:25:13
Pope Gregory XIV, who tried to ban gambling on the papacy Like many people, I’ve been sad to hear about Pope Francis' illness and wish him a speedy recovery. As I read the latest updates, I had an intrusive thought: is there already a prediction market on his health? I’m sorry to report that yes there is. The phenomenon of a “New Pope in 2025?” market isn’t new; until 1918, gambling on papal deaths and elections was punishable by excommunication. The 500-year-old story behind it is an illustra
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