[NYer]

There's generally no Bible in a Catholic Church.

What! All of the scriptures read at Mass come from the Bible. The priest also blesses the congregation with the Bible.

[netmilsmom]

I’m gathering that if it’s not read out of a personal Bible with a nice cover, brought from home, it’s not from the Word of God.

Geez, and I thought that these were the same people who had problems with statues and scapulars. They have their own form of “idolotry”. LOL!!!

[Natural Law]

"The priest also blesses the congregation with the Bible."

That is not exactly correct. Although all of Sacred Scripture is present and presented in the Liturgy of the Word, the Church acknowledges the preeminent place of the Gospels by according "special marks of honor" to their proclamation. This is performed only by a deacon, priest, or bishop. The book that is being held up by the Pope is the Gospels, not the whole Bible.

Peace be with you.

[spunkets]

"What! All of the scriptures read at Mass come from the Bible."

Nevertheless, a Bible is not normally present at a Mass. Also, not all of scripture is read at Mass.

"The priest also blesses the congregation with the Bible."

The priest may do so, if he makes sure someone brings a Bible for that purpose.