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Saints and Saleability
October 01, 2021
Religious relics and devotional merchandise can be macabre, thought-provoking, whimsical and, in some cases, downright entertaining. In Italy, one can visit reliquaries housing the mummified head of St Catherine of Siena or the uncorrupted tongue of St Anthony of Padua before buying blue plastic keyrings of the pierced St Sebastian – what my cheeky godson
The papal visit souvenirs are too tasteful – I say bring back the Benny Bear
August 20, 2010
Where, oh where is the gaudiness (and enthusiasm) we expect from Catholic tat?
Debate: Does Catholic merchandising trivialise the faith?
August 04, 2010
Some see it as a bit of light-hearted fun, others as a serious distraction from the Gospel
Official papal visit merchandise goes on sale
August 02, 2010
Rosaries, T-shirts, fridge magnets and an electronic flashing candle are among the items unveiled for Pope's visit
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