Pope watched over by flying robots during Lourdes visit

[mogster]

Source: The Register

All good Catholics are well aware that the Pope walks this sinful Earth safe in the knowledge that he has robust heavenly backup. More literal-minded believers might contend that such support, in the event of any worldly dispute turning ugly, could easily include unsleeping winged guardians that do not age or die as mortals do.

This has now been confirmed to be absolutely true on occasion, with the news that the Holy Father was watched over by an unmanned air vehicle (UAV) - a winged flying robot - during a recent visit to Lourdes.

Pope Benedict XVI reportedly told the assembled faithful at the shrine that people must accept death "at the hour chosen by God".

It was clear, however, that the temporal overlords of France would not be above jogging His elbow a little in the event of any disrespect being offered to Christ's Earthly vicar on their watch.

Read more: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/09/17/pope_robot_guardians/

[Kutjara]

1. I wonder if Ratzenberger fondly remembers the...

...V-1 flying bombs of his youth, spiritual forbears of modern UAVs.

[nebenaube]

2. those were the first cruise missles.... n/t

[Ian David]

3. Are Der Popenfuhrer's UAVs shaped like flying monkeys?

[shadowknows69]

4. AAAAA!!!! Those things still scare the shit out of me

Creepiest movie character ever.

[superconnected]

6. Wow, I always thought the winged monkeys were real monkeys with wings

course I haven't seen that movie since childhood.

[superconnected]

5. And I thought their point was going to be he's supposed to have divine protection so why does he

need the winged robots.

But no, they're comparing the robots to angels protecting him.

What's the matter pope, don't you have faith that the almighty will protect you?

Ah, I see now, it was France's idea so he wouldn't be killed on their watch.

[Bob3]

7. I for one welcome our winged robot overlords

N/t

[emilyg]

8. He's my Pope

Glad they're protecting him.