White outfit, wrong occasion, Cherie (Cherie Blair didn't wear black to meet the Pope)

UK Telegraph ^ | 4/29/06 | Malcolm Moore and Jonathan Petre

[Popman]

Maybe Mrs. Blair she had a bad case of dunduff

My bet is the Pope lived though it, white outfit and all

[starfish923]

I wonder who the idiot was who let her make this blunder.

Excellent question.

[catholicfreeper]

I wonder is she did this on purpose. I can't imagine why she would unless she is making a statement against Monarchies in general. That would be strange since she is English. I know non Catholics might think this petty but Catholics have lost quite a little bit of tradition under the guise of "getting back to basics". Also its a matter of politeness.

[Onelifetogive]

Best Vice President ever!

Sure....but that is only because Reagan never served as Veep.....There really should be a star after the award!

[TaMoDee]

It was answered in Post #7.

[Full Court]

However, if his wife wanted to let the Holy Father know that he had converted, why not just tell him.

Because then he would have to step down!!! (If the secret was out!)

[GSlob]

"I wonder who the idiot was who let her make this blunder."
Does it matter? Nobody would mistake her for the Pope, even if both are wearing white.

[Mrs. Don-o]

"..the Roman Catholic Church concerns itself too much with appearances.."

According to the article, it wasn't anybody in the Catholic hierarchy who objected, it was a British member of parliament.

If I had to take a wild guess, I'd guess it's one who doesn't care for Cherie Blair.

[Clintonfatigued]

Does it really matter? This is just so petty. There are serious problems in the world, including problems of spiritual nature, and to make a fuss over this just trivializes that.

The pontiff didn't seem to mind.

[RightWingAtheist]

At least she didn't wear a T-Shirt with a picture of Mohammed on it.

[Full Court]

I guess it's better than the time the native woman came to the meeting with the pope WITHOUT a shirt.

[wagglebee]

Whether or not people are Catholic is irrelevant. The Pope is a recognized head of state and as such there is recognized protocol.

[catholicfreeper]

Well, I really think the issue here also is violating a protocol that is reserved for Queens of Royal lines that have remained loyal to the Church. There not many left in Catholic lands. I suppose one day Monaco might have a Catholic queen but I can't recall if Grace Kelly ever held that title. In fact, I ma not sure if Rainier was ever a King at all.

[Coyoteman]

Whether or not people are Catholic is irrelevant. The Pope is a recognized head of state and as such there is recognized protocol.

You're right. In addition to the cautions I posted in #4, you should brush the Stetson down real good too.

[Iscool]

Act 10:25 And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him.
Act 10:26 But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man.

Quite a difference between the "first pope" and the ones that followed...

If someone would have tried to kiss Peter's hand, Peter would have decked him...

[catholicfreeper]

Hey I agree. I am all for tradition. I am sometimes shocked how some people dress when they meet the President in the oval office.

[Sonar5]

Yeah wake me up when the THOUSANDS of teachers who molest children get as much press as priests did.

Care to compare the numbers'?

[wagglebee]

I presume that Mrs. Blair has occasion to meet Queen Elizabeth on a very regular basis and has always followed traditional protocol when doing that.

[Onelifetogive]

Yeah wake me up when the THOUSANDS of teachers who molest children get as much press as priests did.

You are comparing your church to government-run schools?

"Hey, the leaders of my church are as upstanding and honorable as government bureaucrats...."

Nice standards you have there.....

[SouthernFreebird]

Are you kidding me? the color of clothes is a blunder in the Catholic Church? how retarded.