Анекдот на английском языке:

The Pope is visiting New York for a major conference with all the American cardinals and bishops. In order to practice his English, he decides to spend a free hour tackling the NY Times Sunday Crossword. He's been making excellent progress in the lower-left corner, when suddenly a look of grave doubt comes over his face.

He says to one of the American bishops who's sitting nearby:
"Please scusi much, my English is sadly unperfect. Here has been written a clue -- '83-DOWN: Term of address for some women.' -- This word is having five letters, it is ending with the U-N-T-S. May I request you please for to help?"

The bishop thinks for a half-second and then replies, "I believe the correct answer is AUNTS, your Holiness."

"Aha-a-a-a! Ah, yes, of course, molte grazie," smiles the Pope. "And by the way, do you have the -- come si dice -- pencil eraser?"