I ought to pass this on to In Passing:

By staggering coincidence, the Pope and Bill Clinton not only die on the same date, but at the precise same moment. This causes a glitch in the celestrial routing system, and the Pope ends up in Hell, while Clinton is greeted in Heaven. For several days, the Pope writhes in the agony of damnation's flames, calling unto the Heavens for a reason why, to relief, for rescue. St. Peter hears his cries, realizes what must have happened, and arranges for the switch, for the Pope to be brought into Heaven, while Clinton gets sent to Hell. As the transfer is taking place, the two pass each other. They pause, and the Pope says, "I am sorry, my son, to see you falling into the firey pit of Hell's damnation, but I could not spend eternity in such a place."

Clinton is gracious. "That's awright, Pontiff, I understand completely. Truth be told, I'm sorta looking forward ta seeing what Hell's like, now that I've seen Heaven's glory."

The Pope nods. "And I am looking forward to beholding the glory that is Our Lord and His Heaven. I am especially excited about meeting the Virgin Mary."

A devious grin crosses Clinton's face. "Sorry."