- A one-way ticket for selected flights on Southwest.
- A reduced ticket to “The Price is Right Live” in Las Vegas.
- A ticket for Section 107 at Minute Maid Park for an Astros game.
- A prayer vigil with the Pope.
Wait, what?
The charges — believed to be a first for a papal event — are for a prayer vigil in London’s Hyde Park on Sept. 18 and the beatification of Cardinal John Henry Newman in Birmingham on Sept. 19.
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In Rome, Vatican spokesman the Rev. Federico Lombardi said Wednesday that the Vatican understands that the faithful will be asked to make a “contribution” toward the visit but are not being charged a fee as such. Lombardi said he understood that those who cannot pay will be not be required to do so.
Well, I guess when you consider all the things getting ripped off by Catholic Church officials, an adult’s wallet is the least of my worries.
[Cue rim shot]
Thank you. I’ll be here all week.
(via @faith_reason)