Vatican to fly faithful closer to God

MOST of us would dread flying on a wing and a prayer, but the Pope has made it possible for pilgrims to utter prayers on the wing with his own discount airline.

The Vatican is bringing its faithful 30,000 feet closer to heaven albeit only for a few hours as it flies pilgrims to shrines and holy sites across the world.

Mistral Air will bedeck the Boeing 737s in the Vatican colours of blue, yellow and white. The fuselage will carry the phrase Looking for your face Lord.