Pope Benedict XVI Prepares for U.S. Visit

A few days ago, I tried to be a bit humorous with a post related to one of the gifts, a skateboard, that will be presented to Pope Benedict XVI during his upcoming trip. My guess is that those that read the post thought it to be an April Fools prank. Here is the link to the page: http://lunchboxcatechism.blogspot.com/2008/04/papa-ratzi-to-hang-10.html.

It is a good thing that I don't gamble. In the post referenced above, I wrote that "I would not bet on a half-tube being installed in St. Peter's Square anytime soon". In the true spirit of humility, I must state that I was terribly wrong. Below is photographic evidence provided to me by my well-placed sources within the Vatican that are assisting with the preparations for the papal visit to the U.S.

photo courtesy of www.splendoroftruth.com/curtjester