Wow! Official Vatican golf umbrellas! I wonder if getting one would help my game?
bill912 | 03.23.08 - 11:58 am | #

Vatican golf umbrellas?

Suitable for use at the real Master's Tournament, eh?
brassband | 03.23.08 - 1:23 pm | #

The Swiss Gaurd doesn't look too happy, XD
Galloglasses | 03.23.08 - 1:36 pm | #

Umbrellas in the Papal Colours - I love 'em!
Fuinseoig | 03.23.08 - 3:40 pm | #

The people in those photos have a higher tolerance level for poor weather than I possess. This is why when I go to Mass in Rome, we go for the midnight show in St. Peter's for Christmas. Even when weather hasn't cooperated for the few consistories I've been to, a seat indoors works just fine. No sense traveling across the Atlantic and catching pneumonia!
Nathan | 03.23.08 - 4:29 pm | #

Bill, if you couple the umbrella with the St. Anthony golf balls that they sell in the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception gift shop, there should be no reason for not being a scratch golfer.

Brassband, have you ever wondered about the fact that "Amen Corner" at Augusta happens to conclude on the twelfth hole? Or that #12 sets up a tee shot for a left-handed (sinister) player only to betray him on the following approach shot? I'd also note the clearly Masonic tendencies of the administrative elements at Augusta National . . .
Teep | 03.24.08 - 12:18 pm | #

Actually, Amen Corner concludes on Hole #13. #12 is the "toughest short par 3 in golf".
bill912 | 03.24.08 - 12:56 pm | #

I like the Pope's crosier. It is new, or is it annually brought out for Easter?
David B. | 03.24.08 - 5:16 pm | #

Too bad it rained! Feel kinda sorry for the Swiss Guard...but I love the Holy Father's vestments and the crosier he's carrying. Wonder if he'll bring that with him when he comes to America next month?

Umbrellas in the papal colors-I love that, too!
irishgirl | 03.29.08 - 11:16 am | #