There’s no place like Rome, there’s no place like Rome…

So, Pope Has-Ben doesn’t get to keep his ruby slippers. He’s got some snazzy Mexican shoes instead.

(via Laura Martinez):

The Vatican today announced Benedict XVI will lose the Swiss Guard, the papal ring and his iconic red shoes when he retires Feb. 28. He will, however, hang on to his Mexican brown leather shoes… which this blog will refer to as #Papos.

Happy retirement… and Keep on walkin’