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‘The Only Person in the World Claiming to Be the Pope Right Now’

Last updated: May 7, 2025 9:10 pm
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The University of Chicago is known for its unique classes, but one in particular stands out – “The Italian Renaissance: Dante, Machiavelli, and the Wars of Popes and Kings.” This class, affectionately referred to as “pope class” or “pope LARP” (live-action role play) by students, has gained quite a reputation over the years.

The centerpiece of the class is a simulation of the conclave of 1492, a historical gathering filled with scandal and corruption. This year, however, the simulation was interrupted by the death of Pope Francis on the same day the students were set to vote in their own conclave.

Despite the unconventional circumstances, the students proceeded with the simulation, with one unlikely candidate, Danny Kind from Orlando, standing out. As an Ashkenazi Jew with a penchant for green hair and Korn T-shirts, Danny may not seem like the typical pope candidate. However, in the world of “pope class,” anything is possible.

As the simulation unfolded, students fully immersed themselves in their 15th-century roles, blurring the lines between reality and fiction. Accidental slips of character names, late-night treachery reports at nightclubs, and a strict focus on “just pope” consumed the students’ lives.

On the final day of the simulation, tensions ran high as duels broke out and decisions were made that would alter the course of history. In a surprising twist, Danny Kind, portraying Cardinal Ascanio Sforza, was elected as Pope Ambrose, a figure that never actually existed.

The class may be a simulation, but the lessons learned are very real. Students experience the complexities of power dynamics and the impact of their decisions, reflecting on the parallels to the real world.

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As the simulation came to an end, students shed their costumes and reflected on their experiences. For Danny Kind, the journey to becoming Pope Ambrose was a dream come true. The experience was almost intoxicating, leaving him to ponder the possibilities of real power.

In a moment of reflection, Danny remarked, “As far as I know, I’m the only person in the world claiming to be the pope right now. I think that technically makes me pope.” And in the world of “pope class,” anything is possible.

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