On a visit to Colorado, the Pope was running late for a meeting. He instructed his limosine driver to hurry up, but the driver replied that he had been instructed not to speed. The Pope again urged the man to go faster, but again the driver refused. Finally, the Pope ordered the driver into the back seat of the limo and took the wheel himself. The limo was pulled over by an officer who, upon seeing who was driving, walked back to his car and called his commanding officer.

Officer: Sarge, I've got a problem. I caught someone speeding but he is someone really important. Should I give him a ticket anyway?

Sarge: Of course you should. It doesn't matter how important he is. By the way, how important is he? Is he as important as our governor?

Officer: Oh yes, sir. He is much more important than that.

Sarge: Is he as important as (gulp) the President?

Officer: Yes sir. He is even more important that that!

Sarge: Well just who is this guy and how important is he?

Officer: Well, sir, I can't really say for sure, but he is using the Pope as a chauffeur.