The best of the worst Pope related tack available
Joanna Sugden writes: When the Pope lands stateside tomorrow there will be an industry of related tack to greet him. But bumper stickers, mugs, t-shirts, keyrings and Popes-on-ropes have been out tacked by Bobble-Head Pope who even stars in this advert for the Washington Metro. The ad is promoting the Mass-Pass as the only way to travel to see the pontiff when he arrives in DC. The Archdiocese of Washington has asked for the advert to be scrapped and reminded people that tickets for the Mass cannot be resold as attendance should be free of charge.
The Archdiocese of Washington has sanctioned the following merchandise for the visit and hosted it on Catholictothemax.com
Pope Benedict kissing baby keyring
I heart the Pope bumper sticker
Needless to say this Pope on a rope (worringly available in used and new) is not an official Vatican product.
But apparently the Pope has welcomed this Benedict Beer from a German Brewery - they were struggling until pictures showed Benedict XVI enjoy a pint or two. 
To go the full papal mile you can drink it out of this I love my German Shepherd beer mug.
And to accompany your beverage why not crack some nuts with this Benedict Nutcracker?
Not to be left out or outdone this Atheist Online site offers its own homage to the Pontiff
Absolute foolishness....
Posted by: Rick Beekman | 15 Apr 2008 02:53:08
Does drinking the beer make your urine holy?
Posted by: Dan | 15 Apr 2008 09:45:06
Some items from the Pope's birthplace of Marktl-am-Inn.
http://cathcon.blogspot.com/2005/06/when-liturgical-barbarians-arrived-in.html
Fortunately, just as the Pope is restoring Catholic liturgy, the town has also cleaned up its act since these photos were taken.
I have no personal problem with an object being tacky in form as long as it is religious. One of the most gaudy Madonnas I have ever seen travelly the four corners of Europe is hung on the wall of a relative of my wife's in Austria. It is however a symbol of the deep faith of the purchaser, whose Faith in the end was without fault.
Posted by: Chris Gillibrand | 15 Apr 2008 12:32:37
One Item I noticed they don't offer;
A DVD And CD with The Pope's most memorable Speeches. Where he talks about "Peace" and places that are under siege..But never mentions; "Pray to Jesus Who can solve this Dilemma". What An Absolute Sham!
Posted by: Rick Beekman | 15 Apr 2008 13:06:15