Fussy Germans and Cheeky Italians

In a very German turn of events, we are informed the Pope ran the risk of being fined up to  €2,500 for not wearing the seat belt during his recent visit to Germany.

In an even more German development, we are informed it was now decided “the law didn’t apply to the Pope since he was on public streets that were closed for papal events”.

And just when you thought this is as German as it goes, be informed that the entire proceeding had been started “on behalf of an unnamed Dortmund resident who voiced concern over the Pope’s safety”.

By the speed Popemobiles have reached these days, you can understand his concerns….. all those slugs having to run for cover…

The omnipresent Father Lombardi said he was ““grateful for the affectionate concern for the Pope’s safety”. But wait! Father Lombardi is not a German!

Well, this is then (how should I put it) a very Italian turn of events…

Mundabor