An Italian Bishop who was bothered by the commercialisation of Christmas has told children Santa isn’t real. “The red of the suit he wears was chosen by Coca-Cola exclusively for advertising purposes,” he said. The company says that’s not entirely true, and the church has apologised. 

Speaking of Catholics in trouble, Spain’s youngest bishop has been relieved of his duties after he married a psychologist-turned-author of satanic raunch. That would do it… 

‘Tis the season for royal Christmas cards. Nothing from Harry and Meghan so far after their illustrated effort of 2020. But the Charles-Camillas and William-Kates are on the scoreboard. And a walk down memory lane is here. Hands up if you haven’t sent yours (aka we’re totally with you)…