Media Coverage of The Pope Francis Little Book of Insults

Thanks to a reader for alerting me to the news that The Week, a British weekly news magazine, has run a piece on the differences in the media's portrayal of Francis and Benedict and the insults issuing from the mouth of our Holy Father, Pope Francis.

In particular, The Week links to my satirical piece joking that I had been commissioned by the Catholic Truth Society to compile 'The Pope Francis Little Book of Insults'. Unfortunately, the article makes no mention of the fact that this was a joke piece, even if the insults so far compiled are real.

The religion editor of a US media company has also contacted me asking me to write a piece for their belief blog on the Pope Francis Insults Book idea, which I will keep respectful in tone, of the Successor of St Peter.

I have amended the satirical post to ensure that there are no further misunderstandings over the nature of the 'book'.

Comments

Joe Potillor said…
Heck, I'll commission it myself, I kind of want to see this book in real production.
14 February 2014 at 11:27
viterbo said…
wahaaay! oh me of little faith. the little book of sacramental snarkeiness may have a spine in the end. don't forget us little sourpuss promoter of poison sad Christians when you make it big Mr Bones!
14 February 2014 at 11:52
Anonymous said…
Please don't forget to include his mother-in-law joke from 2/14.
14 February 2014 at 22:23
Lynda said…
Disgraceful that Radio Maria has sacked yet another truth-speaker and defender of the Deposit of the Faith, Dr Robert de Mattei. Don't be intimidated into stopping to speak the truth and maintaining allegiance to the unchanging Faith and moral truth.
15 February 2014 at 01:34
Lynda said…
Yes, a great stress reliever!!
15 February 2014 at 01:36
Lynda said…
I think after Friday's advice to the Czech bishops, you might need to issue a new edition!! Maybe issue the book in ringbinder style for easy insertion of updates?
15 February 2014 at 19:39
Lepanto said…
I would 'chip in' seriously. Perhaps the profits could go to the Latin Mass Society or to the poor of Brighton.
18 February 2014 at 17:24
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