Letter: Pope's visit an overall success

By The Newsroom
Published 21st Sep 2010, 11:38 BST
Updated 25th Sep 2010, 21:56 BST
EVEN as a Presbyterian, I have to admit that the Pope's visit has been a success. Those who believe in him will undoubtedly have been uplifted by the experience.

For the rest of us, there were at least two outstanding pieces of humour to admire. Who would have thought that Annabel Goldie would outshine the Pope in the manner she did, and surely we will see her tartan knickers at some point between now and next May?

The other instance was more subtle. A placard on the protesters' march photographed (News, 19 September) reads, in the best Monty Python Life Of Brian tradition: "He is not the Messiah, He's a very naughty boy!" Seldom have I seen a serious point being articulated in such a humorous and memorable manner. Who says we shouldn't make fun out of religion occasionally?

Victor Clements, Aberfeldy

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