F.O. Apology to Pope Over Condom Slur ; Exclusive Ambassador to Holy See Forced to Apologise After Fo 'Blue Sky Thinking' Backfires1 [Scot Region]
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THE Government has been plunged into a major diplomatic storm after Foreign Office officials circulated an offensive memo mocking the Pope's forthcoming visit to Britain.
In the document, staff who were asked to propose ideas for the 'ideal' visit suggested Benedict XVI could launch a new range of 'Benedict' condoms or back a Miss Developing World beauty contest.See the full content of this document
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F.O. Apology to Pope Over Condom Slur ; Exclusive Ambassador to Holy See Forced to Apologise After Fo 'Blue Sky Thinking' Backfires1 [Scot Region]
Sources in Rome said the document also proposed that the Pope might sing a duet with the Queen to raise money for charity. The pair are due to meet during the Pontiff's visit in September.
The memo, which has dismayed Church leaders in Britain, is also understood to suggest th...See the full content of this document
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