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Vatican, schmatican!

Apparently the Vatican is 'angry' with the vote by the Church of England Synod to allow women bishops. I don't like to over-react but I trust the Vatican and every cardinal will hold in their hearts an image of me raising a friendly salute in their direction in a gesture indicating how highly I value their opinion. Apparently the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem has had the good grace to not get involved in the internal politics of another religion. If only the Archbishop of Canterbury had any resolve whatsoever, he would tell them where to stick their views as well. But then he went to Rome and, somehow overlooking 400 years of English history, kissed the Pope's ring so his ability to stand up for the Church of England is plain. Blancmange in the sun comes to mind... Posted by Wit and... [read full story]                    

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