Apr 17, 2008
Pope Culture: Leftovers
We’re highlighting odd or interesting pieces of pop culture we find popping up around Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to D.C. and New York this week. Still haven’t had enough of Pope Benedict XVI’s trip to the United States? Check out some of these intriguing pope-themed items available for sale on the internet. Pope Benedict XVI Nested Dolls, available for $30 from 1-800-Porcelain.com. We’re not exactly up on our other big-time Catholic figures. Do you know…
Apr 16, 2008
Pope Culture: History on a Stick!
We’re highlighting odd or interesting pieces of pop culture we find popping up around Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to D.C. and New York this week. Pope Benedict XVI’s first U.S. popemobile ride today was littered with entrepreneurs trying to cash in on those who wanted to take home a souvenir of their papal experience. If you hadn’t already snagged your “Property of Pope Benedict XVI” T-shirts from Catholic to the Max, the official supplier of…
Apr 15, 2008
Pope Culture: Hope vs. Pope
The first in what will hopefully be a series of posts highlighting odd or interesting pieces of pop culture we find popping up around Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to D.C. and New York this week. Did you love Shepard Fairey’s Obama posters? Artist Michael Ian Weinfeld has created this limited edition copycat “POPE” print of Benedict XVI in honor of the pontiff’s visit to the United States this week. It’s available for purchase for $99….