Note: Normally the Sans Comment designation is reserved for videos, photographs and graphics that require little if any explanation or commentary. The absurdity of this press release is its own reward:

The Pope’s Cologne Now in the United Kingdom
Cenacle House the first retail outlet in the UK

Contact: Frederick Hass, 888-357-3957

MEDIA ADVISORY, Dec. 14 /Christian Newswire/ –Excelsis Fine Fragrances of San Rafael, California announced today that its flagship fragrance, The Pope’s Cologne, will soon be available in the United Kingdom. The first shipment is now on its way to Cenacle Catholic Books and Gifts. Cenacle provides an extensive selection of Roman Catholic liturgical supplies, gift items and books which it ships worldwide via its website www.cenacle.co.uk. Cenacle House is located in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 6SR, UK. Its owners are Moray and Catherine Ness.

The Pope’s Cologne is an aristocratic, Old World cologne made from the private formula of Pope Pius IX (1792-1878). It has been described as “a fresh, new fragrance from the past with notes of violet and citrus.” It is offered in a handsome two ounce, embossed flacon with a fine mist pump spray and gift-worthy carton. Sold worldwide, it has been featured on The CBS Sunday Morning television show and in “Inside the Vatican” magazine.

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