I'm guessing he didn't like the pooper-pumping in his name.
"A million young pilgrims gather for pope vigil; Pontiff’s remarks suspended amid heavy rainstorm" by Harold Heckle and Nicole Winfield, Associated Press / August 21, 2011
MADRID - An estimated million young pilgrims braved searing heat followed by blustery rains yesterday to take part in a prayer vigil with Pope Benedict XVI at a dusty airport field as the Catholic Church’s youth festival neared its climax.
Youth festival neared its climax?
Firefighters sprayed the crowds with water from engine hoses, and pilgrims sought shade from umbrellas, trees, tarpaulins, and tents in a bid to stave off the near 104 degree heat. Later, a flash downpour drenched the crowds and forced Benedict to suspend his remarks....
God telling him to shaddup.
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At least someone is on your side:
"Volunteer for papal visit held in Spain" August 18, 2011|Associated Press
MADRID - A chemistry student working as a volunteer for the pope’s visit to Madrid was arrested on suspicion of planning a gas attack targeting protesters opposed to the pontiff’s stay, officials said yesterday.
Pope Benedict XVI is due to arrive today for a nearly four-day visit to celebrate World Youth Day, and thousands of protesters railing against his visit marched through central Madrid to the Puerta del Sol plaza, site of demonstrations against Spanish politicians and the government’s austerity policies....
Are you sure it was just against the Pope?
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