Pope’s visit will not be affected by ‘vile’ memo

THE Pope’s visit to Britain will not be affected by the disclosure of a Foreign Office document mocking the Catholic Church, the Vatican said.

Vatican spokesman Fr Federico Lombardi has noted a Foreign Office apology and said the paper will have “absolutely” no impact on the Pope’s visit in September, an official confirmed.

The document, leaked to the Sunday Telegraph, suggested Britain should mark the visit by asking the Pope to open an abortion clinic, bless a gay marriage and launch a range of Benedict-branded condoms.